Por·tu·guese
| \ ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz
, -ˌgēs; ˌpȯr-chə-ˈgēz, -ˈgēs
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, -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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Portuguese. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.
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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
adjective
Por·tu·guese
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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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