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Portuguese Language and Culture
Portuguese is the main, official language of the Portuguese Republic and of its far flung, former colonies in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It is both distinct from and similar to the continental Spanish of neighboring Spain. Questions typically refer to the language's poetic achievements in literature; pivotal roles in colonial exploration and European technology; and particular interactions with regional languages and dialects.
554 Questions
What were the ships called that the Portuguese designed?
The Portuguese designed a class of small, maneuverable sailing ship called a caravel.
To which region of the world does Portugal belong?
Portugal is an independent republic in southwestern Europe. Portugal is located along the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with its next-door neighbor, Spain; and with the British colony of Gibraltar, the Principality of Andorra, and a small part of France. The Iberian Peninsula is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and by the Mediterranean Sea.
No, the Caribbean isn't in Portugal. Instead, the Caribbean Sea is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the continental United States of America, east of Central America, and north of South America. Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. The Atlantic Ocean borders Portugal to the west and south, and Spain borders Portugal to the north and east.
What is Portugal's current type of government?
The types of governments in Spain and Portugal are democracy's in general terms, however, technically they differ. Portugal has a parliamentary democracy and Spain has a parliamentary monarchy.
Are centavos used for money in Portugal?
No, centavos aren't used for money in Portugal. The Euro is the unit of money in Portugal. The Euro replaced the Escudo in 2002. One Euro is divided into 100 cents [euro cent]. On March 22, 2010 one Euro equals $1.35 [U.S. dollars]. One U.S. dollar equals 0.74 Euros.
Was Portugal a new nation after World War I?
No, Portugal wasn't a new nation after the First World War. Portugal became a republic before World War I and then was under a dictatorship for almost 50 years. The Portuguese First Republic [Primeira República Portuguesa] was established on October 5, 1910 and replaced the Constitutional Monarchy. It lasted for 16 years until the May 8, 1926 National Revolution [Revolução Nacional] replaced the republic with Estado Novo [New State], a national dictatorship [Ditadura Nacional]. Portugal basically reverted to a republic on April 25, 1974 with the Carnation Revolution [Revolução dos Cravos].
What is Portugal's largest seaport?
Lisbon [Lisboa] is Portugal's leading seaport. It's the busiest port on the European Atlantic coast. It's located in western Portugal at the point where the Tagus River [Rio Tejo] flows into the Atlantic.
What is Portugal's coastline in kilometers and miles?
Mainland Portugal's Atlantic coastline totals 586 miles[943 kilometers]. Portugal's total Atlantic coastline is over 1,156 miles [1,869 kilometers]. This includes 415 miles [667 kilometers] of coastline for the Azores [Região Autónoma dos Açores] and 155 miles [250 kilometers] of coastline for Madeira Island [Ilha da Madeira] and Savage Islands [Ilhas Selvagens].
What is the German word for sand?
Sand (pronounced with a voiced s like the z in "zoo" and an a like the u in "run")
Lisbon is the capital city of the country Portugal on the continent of Europe.
What is the movie title 'It's Complicated' in the Portuguese of Portugal?
Amar... é Complicado! is a Portuguese equivalent in Portugal to the title of the movie 'It's Complicated'. The infinitive 'amar' means 'to love'. The verb 'é' means '[he/she/it] is' or '[you] are'. The past participle 'complicado' means 'complicated'. All together, they're pronounced 'uh-MAH eh koom-plee-KAH-doo' in Portugal and according to the carioca accent of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In both the continental and the cariocan Portuguese accents, the 'r'is similar to the French 'r'.
What did the Portuguese flag look like that Vespucci sailed under?
1495-1577 the Portuguese flag looked like this:
In which country was the African colony of Palmares located?
Brazil was the country in which the African colony of Palmares was located. The colony was a haven for escaped slaves, 1605-1694. It was located in the modern day Alagoas, which is in northeastern Brazil. Before, during and after the existence of the African colony, Brazil was under the colonial rule of Portugal.
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Why was it unusual that Inês Pérez de Castro was crowned Queen of Portugal in 1357?
When Pedro I [April 19, 1320-January 18, 1367] became King of Portugal in 1357, he had the body of Inês Pérez de Castro [1325-January 7, 1355] exhumed and ordered the court to swear allegiance to her as Queen of Portugal. Pedro claimed that Inês was lawfully the Queen of Portugal because he secretly had married her after the death of his wife, Constance of Castile in 1345. They were married secretly because of opposition from Pedro's father, King Afonso IV [February 8, 1291-May 28, 1357]. Ultimately King Afonso IV arranged for Inês' murder at the Monastery of Santa Clara [Mosteiro de Santa Clara] in Coimbra.
What are the usual temperatures in January in Portugal?
The average temperature for Portugal is 52 degrees Fahrenheit [11 degrees Celsius] in January. The average maximum temperature for January is 57 degrees Fahrenheit [14 degrees Celsius]. The average minimum temperature for January is 46 degrees Fahrenheit [7 degrees Celsius].
What is southern Portugal's weather like in January?
In January, Faro in the Algarve Region in southern Portugal has a daily mean temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit [11.9 degrees Celsius] and averages 3 inches [77 millimeters] of rainfall.
Answer this question… The African Union is a regional organization, while the Community of Portuguese Language Countries is not.
What was the importance of the Portuguese conquest of Solfa Kilwa and Mombasa?
The Portuguese conquest of Sofala, Kilwa, and Mombasa in the 16th century was significant because it solidified Portuguese control over the Indian Ocean trade routes. It allowed Portugal to establish a lucrative trade network and exert dominance in the region. Additionally, these conquests helped Portugal gain access to valuable resources and establish strategic bases along the East African coast.
What is the Portuguese translation of the Italian word 'Mangia'?
Come! is a Portuguese equivalent of the Italian word Mangia!
Specifically, the word is the imperative form of the present infinitive comer in the second person singular. It means "(informal singular you) eat!". The pronunciation will be "KO-mee" in Portuguese and "MAN-dja" in Italian.
