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    Portugués (en. Portuguese)

    /poɾtuˈɣes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person originating from Portugal.
    My friend is a Portuguese who lives in Spain.
    Mi amigo es un portugues que vive en España.
    The language spoken in Portugal and Brazil.
    Portuguese is a Romance language.
    El portugués es una lengua románica.
    Culture or tradition related to Portugal.
    I enjoy Portuguese food at the festivals.
    Disfruto de la comida portugues en los festivales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'portugalensis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Portuguese from Portugal
    The variant of the language used in Portugal.
    portugués de Portugal
    to speak in Portuguese
    To use the Portuguese language to communicate.
    hablar en portugués
    Portuguese culture
    A set of traditions, customs, and ways of life from Portugal.
    cultura portuguesa

    Related Words

    Lusophony
    Community of Portuguese-speaking countries.
    lusofonía
    Portugal
    Country of the Iberian Peninsula.
    Portugal
    Brazilian
    Related to Brazil, where Portuguese is also spoken.
    brasileño

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to someone who is very fond of Portuguese culture.
    That person is a true 'portuguese'.
    Esa persona es un verdadero 'portugueza'.
    To use the term derogatorily to refer to someone clumsy.
    Don't be Portuguese, think before you act!
    No seas portugues, ¡piensa antes de actuar!