Portuguese
noun
Por·tu·guese ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz 
-ˌgēs;
ˌpȯr-chə-ˈgēz,
-ˈgēs plural Portuguese
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Portugal
b
: one who is of Portuguese descent
2
: the Romance language of Portugal and Brazil
Portuguese adjective
Example Sentences
She is teaching her son Portuguese. the customs of the Portuguese
Word History
Etymology
Portuguese português, adjective & noun, from Portugal
First Known Use
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing Portuguese
Kids Definition
Portuguese 1 of 2
adjective
Por·tu·guese ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz
: of or relating to Portugal, its people, or the Portuguese language
Portuguese
2 of 2noun
plural Portuguese
1
: a person born or living in Portugal
2
: the language of Portugal and Brazil
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