No. 2,064 in French
portugal
Portugal: A country in southern Europe.
In a sentence
Je viens du Portugal.
I come from Portugal.
Here, 'Portugal' is used as the name of a country in a geographical context.
Le Portugal est renommé pour ses plages magnifiques.
Portugal is renowned for its magnificent beaches.
In this sentence, 'Portugal' refers to the country being talked about in terms of its notable features.
La cuisine portugaise inclut des plats comme le bacalhau.
Portuguese cuisine includes dishes like bacalhau.
The word 'Portuguese' implies a derivative usage, relating something to the country Portugal.
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