Portuguese language
Portuguese Language
The Portuguese language (língua portuguesa) is a Romance language originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. It is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Angola, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Pronunciation
In English, the Portuguese language is pronounced as /pɔːrtʃʊˈɡiːz/. In Portuguese, it is pronounced as [liˈɡwɐ puɾtuˈɣezɐ].
Etymology
The term "Portuguese" comes from the Latin Portus Cale, the name of an ancient town and port in modern-day northern Portugal. The language evolved from the medieval language, known today by linguists as Galician-Portuguese or Old Portuguese.
Related Terms
- Romance languages: A group of languages evolved from Vulgar Latin, including Portuguese.
- Iberian Peninsula: The geographical region where Portuguese originated.
- Latin: The ancient language from which Portuguese evolved.
- Galician-Portuguese: The medieval language from which modern Portuguese evolved.
- Brazilian Portuguese: The variant of Portuguese spoken in Brazil.
- European Portuguese: The variant of Portuguese spoken in Portugal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Portuguese language
- Wikipedia's article - Portuguese language
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