
Portuguese
National Identity
Emphasize the country not the city when referring to a person's nationality.

Even though she's from Porto, you should say she's Portuguese, not Porto-ese.
Not Gendered
Use 'Portuguese' for both male and female people from Portugal.

Both my mother and father are Portuguese.
Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that cultural identity is important for many Portuguese people.

She's proud to be Portuguese and celebrates traditional festivals.
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Iberian
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