adj
Portuguese
paw-chuh-GEEZ
adj
1
Relating to Portugal, its people, or its culture.
"We tried authentic Portuguese pastries in Lisbon."
noun
1
A person from Portugal.
"Many Portuguese emigrated to Brazil in the 20th century."
2
The Romance language of Portugal, also spoken in Brazil and several other countries.
"She learned Portuguese before moving to São Paulo."
How to Use Portuguese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Portugal, a person from Portugal, or the language spoken there and in Brazil.
Word Forms
more Portuguese comparative, Portuguese plural, Portugueses plural, most Portuguese superlative
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Etymology
From Portuguese português, built from "Portugal" plus "-ese."