Olá
'Hello' in Portuguese
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Portuguese, a Romance language derived from Latin, is spoken by over 250 million native speakers, primarily in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and other former Portuguese colonies. It uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics like "ã," "ç," and "é." Known for its melodic tone, Portuguese grammar includes gendered nouns, complex verb conjugations, and flexible word order. Its vocabulary draws from Latin, with influences from Arabic, African, and Indigenous languages, especially in Brazil. Regional variations, like European and Brazilian Portuguese, differ in pronunciation and vocabulary. As the official language of nine countries, Portuguese is a global language of culture, literature, and trade.