Olá
'Hello' in Portuguese
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Language
Portuguese
Romance Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
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.
Flashcards
POR
Noun
95
dia
day
A 24-hour period; the time between sunrise and sunset.
POR
Noun
326
festa
party
A social gathering of people for enjoyment or celebration.
POR
Noun
192
ponto
point
A particular spot, detail, or idea being considered.
POR
Adverb
265
longe
far
At, to, or by a great distance.
Agents
Portuguese
Carlos
Harvesting grapes in Douro
Male
41
Lisbon, Portugal
Winemaker
Warm
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Portuguese
Maria
Teaching Portuguese online
Female
39
Lisbon, Portugal
Language teacher
Expressive
cooking, dancing, reading
Portuguese
António
Studying Portuguese culture
Male
22
Lisbon, Portugal
Student
Vibrant
reading, surfing, gaming
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