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portugiesisch
Portuguese
Relating to Portugal, its inhabitants, its culture, or the Portuguese language.
example
Wir haben in einem kleinen portugiesischen Restaurant zu Abend gegessen.
We had dinner in a small Portuguese restaurant.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective is derived from the country name 'Portugal'. The ending '-isch' (-ese / -ish) is a very common way to form adjectives from country names or regions.
EXAMPLE
Die portugiesische Flagge ist rot und grün.
The Portuguese flag is red and green.
Capitalization
As an adjective before a noun, 'portugiesisch' (Portuguese) is written in lowercase. When it refers to the language as an independent noun, it is capitalized: 'Portugiesisch' (Portuguese).
EXAMPLE
Der portugiesische Wein ist weltberühmt.
Portuguese wine is world-famous.
Typical collocations
The adjective is typically combined with nouns that refer to the country. Common examples are 'die portugiesische Küste' (the Portuguese coast), 'portugiesisches Essen' (Portuguese food), or 'die portugiesische Nationalmannschaft' (the Portuguese national team).
EXAMPLE
Im Urlaub haben wir viele portugiesische Spezialitäten probiert.
On vacation, we tried many Portuguese specialties.
Compare with
portugiesisch vs brasilianisch
Brazilian
'brasilianisch' and 'portugiesisch' can easily be confused because Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. 'brasilianisch' refers to Brazil, its people, its culture, or something from Brazil. 'portugiesisch' refers to Portugal or to the Portuguese language. If you are talking about a country, food, music, or a person from Brazil, 'brasilianisch' fits. If you are talking about Portugal or the language, 'portugiesisch' fits.
portugiesisch
Vor dem Termin lernt Sofia ein paar portugiesische Sätze.
Before the appointment, Sofia learns a few Portuguese phrases.
brasilianisch
Im Sommer besuchen wir ein brasilianisches Restaurant in der Stadt.
In the summer, we are visiting a Brazilian restaurant in the city.
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