Pronunciation

/ˌpɔːrtjuˈɡɪz/

Definitions

• Noun: A noun referring to the people, language, or culture of Portugal or its inhabitants. For example: “The Portuguese cuisine is known for its seafood dishes.”
• Adjective: Describing something related to Portugal or its people, language, or culture. For example: “The Portuguese flag has a distinctive yellow and green design.”
• Adjective (nationality): Referring to someone from Portugal. For example: “The Portuguese sailor was an experienced navigator.”

Phrases

• “Portuguese language” refers to the Romance language spoken mainly in Portugal and Brazil.
• “Portuguese wine” denotes high-quality wines produced in Portugal.
• “Portuguese colonial history” refers to the period when Portugal controlled territories around the world.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The Portuguese festival celebrated their rich cultural heritage.”
• Adjective: “The coastal architecture is characterized by its vibrant Portuguese tiles.”
• Adjective (nationality): “The Portuguese sailor’s expertise was crucial for the expedition.”

Synonyms

• Brazilian (for the nationality)
• Iberian (relating to the Iberian Peninsula, where Portugal is located)
• Lusophone (referring to speakers of Portuguese)
• Castilian (historically, often used for the Romance language spoken in Spain, but can also refer to Portuguese speakers)

Note: The adjectives “Brazilian” and “Castilian” may not be strictly synonymous with “Portuguese” but can be related in certain contexts.