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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

bring
POR Verb 212

trazer

bring

To carry or convey to a place or person.

know
POR Verb 38

saber

know

To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.

clean
POR Adjective 1573

limpo

clean

Free from dirt or stains.

happy
POR Adjective 563

feliz

happy

Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.

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Portuguese

Carlos

Harvesting grapes in Douro
Male
41
Lisbon, Portugal
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António

Studying Portuguese culture
Male
22
Lisbon, Portugal
Student
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reading, surfing, gaming
Portuguese

Maria

Teaching Portuguese online
Female
39
Lisbon, Portugal
Language teacher
Expressive
cooking, dancing, reading

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