Portuguese

usgb/ˌpɔːrtʃʊˈɡiːz/
noun

A person from Portugal.

She's Portuguese, she was born and raised in Lisbon.
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Often appears as...

  • speak portuguese
  • native portuguese
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National Identity

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

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Even though she's from Porto, you should say she's Portuguese, not Porto-ese.
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Not Gendered

Use 'Portuguese' for both male and female people from Portugal.

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Both my mother and father are Portuguese.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that cultural identity is important for many Portuguese people.

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