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Portuguese

Syllabification: (Por·tu·guese)
Pronunciation: /ˈpôrCHəˌgēz/

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Definition of Portuguese

adjective

  • of or relating to Portugal or its people or language.

noun (plural same)

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Portugal, or a person of Portuguese descent.
  • 2the Romance language of Portugal and Brazil.

Origin:

from Portuguese portuguez, from medieval Latin portugalensis

Remember that Portuguese is spelled with -ue- after the g.she welcomed her Portuguese guests.

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