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noun Por·tu·guese \ ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz , -ˌgēs ; ˌpȯr-chə-ˈgēz , -ˈgēs \

Definition of Portuguese

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
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Portuguese

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Examples of portuguese in a Sentence

  1. She is teaching her son Portuguese.

  2. the customs of the Portuguese

Origin and Etymology of portuguese

Portuguese português, adjective & noun, from Portugal

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PORTUGUESE Defined for English Language Learners

Portuguese

noun

Definition of Portuguese for English Language Learners

  • : the language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

  • the Portuguese : the people of Portugal : Portuguese people

PORTUGUESE Defined for Kids

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Portuguese

adjective Por·tu·guese \ ˈpȯr-chə-ˌgēz \

Definition of Portuguese for Students

: of or relating to Portugal, its people, or the Portuguese language
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Portuguese

noun

Definition of Portuguese for Students

plural Portuguese
1 : a person born or living in Portugal
2 : the language of Portugal and Brazil

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