portuguese language
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Definition
The Portuguese language is a Romance language that originated in the Iberian Peninsula and is now the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe. It is characterized by its Latin-based vocabulary, phonetic richness, and grammatical structure, and is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide.
Synonyms
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Lusophone
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Português
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Luso
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Portuguese tongue
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Iberian Romance