Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
portugués
Pronunciation
IPA/poɾtuˈɣes/
Meaning
- masculine nounPortuguese
Example
¿Hablas portugués?
Do you speak Portuguese?
More examples
Estudio portugués en la universidad.
I study Portuguese at university.
Core concept
Two people greeting each other in Portuguese with a small Portuguese flag between them.
Common phrases
hablar portugués
speak Portuguese
aprender portugués
learn Portuguese
clase de portugués
Portuguese class
Similar words
idioma: System of words and grammar used to communicate meaning between people.
lengua: Regional or social variety of speech used daily by a community.
Definition in Spanish
Designa la lengua hablada en Portugal y también el gentilicio relacionado con Portugal.
Word origin
The word comes from the place name Portugal (from Latin Portus Cale) plus the productive Spanish suffix -és used to make demonyms and language names.
Usage tips
- The written accent on the e in portugués marks stress on the final syllable and should be included in Spanish writing.
Other meanings
- Portuguese nationaladjective