Portuguese

/ˌpɔːr.tʃəˈɡiːz/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Portugal, its people, language, or culture.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'português,' derived from 'Porto' (the city and its region). The language name comes from the region, which itself was named from the Latin 'Portus Cale' (Port of Cale), an ancient settlement.

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Portuguese is the language of exploration and empire—it spread across four continents as Portuguese sailors discovered sea routes to Asia, Africa, and South America! Today it's spoken by over 250 million people globally, making it one of the world's most widely spoken languages.

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