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Por·tu·guese | \ ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz 
, -ˌgēs; ˌpȯr-chə-ˈgēz, -ˈgēs \
, -ˌgēs; ˌpȯr-chə-ˈgēz, -ˈgēs \ plural Portuguese
Definition of Portuguese
1a : a native or inhabitant of Portugal
b : one who is of Portuguese descent
2 : the Romance language of Portugal and Brazil
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Portuguese
noun English Language Learners Definition of Portuguese
: the language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
: the people of Portugal : Portuguese people
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Portuguese
adjectivePor·tu·guese | \ ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz \
\Kids Definition of Portuguese
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Portugal, its people, or the Portuguese language
Portuguese
noun plural Portuguese
Kids Definition of Portuguese (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a person born or living in Portugal
2 : the language of Portugal and Brazil
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The first known use of Portuguese was in 1534
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