Portugal
Portugal (noun) means a country in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, with Lisbon as its capital. Example: “They spent their honeymoon touring Portugal's coastline.”
How to use Portugal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe European country known for its coastline, wine, and history of exploration.
Word forms
Portugals plural
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They spent their honeymoon touring _____'s coastline.
Etymology
From Latin Portus Cale, the old name for the area around modern Vila Nova de Gaia, combining "port" with a name of disputed origin.
Rhymes for Portugal
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What does “Portugal” mean?
The word “Portugal” means a country in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, with Lisbon as its capital. In plain terms, the European country known for its coastline, wine, and history of exploration.
How do you pronounce “Portugal”?
“Portugal” is pronounced PAWT-shuh-guhl (/ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Portugal” in a sentence?
Here is “Portugal” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring Portugal's coastline.”
What part of speech is “Portugal”?
“Portugal” is a noun.
Where does the word “Portugal” come from?
The word “Portugal” comes from Latin. From Latin Portus Cale, the old name for the area around modern Vila Nova de Gaia, combining "port" with a name of disputed origin.
Is “Portugal” a common word?
“Portugal” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. It is the country's largest city and its political and economic centre.
Where is Portugal located?
Portugal is a country in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. It sits along the Atlantic coast at the western edge of continental Europe.
What is the difference between Portugal and Spain?
Portugal and Spain are two separate countries that share the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Portugal occupies the western strip of the peninsula and has Lisbon as its capital, while Spain covers the larger eastern portion.
What language do people speak in Portugal?
The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. It is the everyday language of the country and is also spoken in several other nations around the world.
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