Portuguesa (en. Portuguese)

/poɾtuˈɣesa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A woman originating from Portugal.
The Portuguese woman I met on the trip was very kind.
La portuguesa que conocí en el viaje fue muy amable.
Related to the language or culture of Portugal.
I am learning the Portuguese language at the university.
Estoy aprendiendo la lengua portuguesa en la universidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'portugalia,' which refers to Portugal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Portuguese food
A type of cuisine originating from Portugal.
comida portuguesa
Portuguese woman
A woman originating from Portugal.
mujer portuguesa
Portuguese culture
A set of traditions and customs from Portugal.
cultura portuguesa

Related Words

Portuguese
A person of Portuguese nationality (male).
portugués
Lisbon
Capital of Portugal.
Lisboa
Fado
A musical genre typical of Portugal.
Fado

Slang Meanings

Colloquial terminology to refer to something typical of Portugal.
That party was very Portuguese, with traditional music and dance.
Esa fiesta fue muy portuguesa, con música y baile tradicionales.
Description of a person who shows Portuguese cultural characteristics.
He is very Portuguese in his way of relating to people.
Él es muy portuguesa en su forma de relacionarse con la gente.