Portuguese
UK: ˌpɔː.tʃəˈɡiːz | US: ˈpɔːr.tʃə.ɡiːz
n. A native or inhabitant of Portugal.
n. The Romance language spoken in Portugal, Brazil, and other former Portuguese colonies.
adj. Relating to Portugal, its people, or their language.
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The word "Portuguese" derives from "Portus Cale," the ancient Latin name for the region around modern-day Porto, Portugal. "Portus" means "port" or "harbor," while "Cale" is of uncertain origin but likely refers to the early Celtic or pre-Roman inhabitants. Over time, "Portus Cale" evolved into "Portugal," and the suffix "-ese" (from Latin "-ensis") was added to denote "belonging to" or "originating from," forming "Portuguese." This reflects the language and people tied to Portugal's maritime history.
She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Portuguese explorers played a key role in the Age of Discovery.
This restaurant serves authentic Portuguese cuisine.
The Portuguese team won the championship last year.
He studied the history of Portuguese colonization in Brazil.