Portuguese (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal or their language; "Portuguese wines".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Portuguese culture has had a significant impact on the cuisine of Brazil and other countries in South America.
- She studied Portuguese in college and was able to communicate with locals during her trip to Lisbon.
- The restaurant served a variety of Portuguese dishes, including bacalhau à brás and frango grelhado.
- The Portuguese language is spoken by millions of people around the world, particularly in Brazil and Portugal.
- The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was the first person to navigate a route from Europe to India and back in 1497-1499.