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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries포르투갈
Pronunciation / Transliteration: por-tu-gal
"포르투갈은 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다."
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A country in southwestern Europe, situated on the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean.
"Portugal is famous for its rich history, beautiful coastline, and delicious cuisine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Portus Cale', a combination of 'portus' (port) and 'Cale', the name of an ancient Celtic settlement near the mouth of the Douro River. Over time, the name evolved through Old Portuguese into the modern designation of the country situated on the Iberian Peninsula.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Portugal"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Portugal" is said worldwide
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Portugal
Transliteration: portugal
"Le Portugal est un pays magnifique ensoleillé."
Portugal
Transliteration: portugal
"Portugal liegt im Südwesten Europas."
Portogallo
Transliteration: portogallo
"Il Portogallo ha una costa atlantica spettacolare."
Portugal
Transliteration: portugal
"Portugal comparte la península ibérica con España."
Portugal
Transliteration: portugal
"Portugal é um país com uma rica história marítima."
पुर्तगाल
Transliteration: purtagaal
"पुर्तगाल दक्षिण-पश्चिमी यूरोप में स्थित एक देश है।"
葡萄牙
Transliteration: pú táo yá
"葡萄牙位于欧洲西南部。"
포르투갈
Transliteration: por-tu-gal
"포르투갈은 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다."
ポルトガル
Transliteration: porutogaru
"ポルトガルはヨーロッパの南西部に位置しています。"
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