I found out that I have Portuguese ancestors..what is Portuguese??

Question

I kno its a **** n language dont make me seem **** n retarted

and those of u wh r goin 2 b a dick about it dont reply!!!

thank u so much 4 answering my questions i appreciate it

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal

The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian peninsula. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Lusitanians, visited by Phoenicians and Carthaginians, incorporated in the Roman empire (as Lusitania in 138 BC), settled again by Suevi, Buri, and Visigoths, and conquered by Moors. In 868, during the Reconquista (by which Christians reconquered the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim and Moorish domination), the First County of Portugal was formed. A victory over the Muslims at Ourique in 1139 is traditionally taken as the occasion when Portugal is transformed from a county into an independent kingdom.

Portugal traces its national origin to June 24, 1128 with the Battle of São Mamede. At the Battle of São Mamede, Afonso Henriques, Count of Portugal, defeated his mother, Countess Teresa, and her lover, Fernão Peres de Trava, in battle - thereby establishing himself as sole leader. Afonso Henriques proclaimed himself king of Portugal on July 25, 1139, after the Battle of Ourique and was recognized as such in 1143 by Alfonso VII, king of León and Castile, and in 1179 by Pope Alexander III.

Afonso Henriques and his successors, aided by military monastic orders, pushed southward to drive out the Moors, as the size of Portugal covered about half of its present area. In 1249, this Reconquista ended with the capture of the Algarve on the southern coast, giving Portugal its present day borders, with minor exceptions.

Answer 2

It is an adjective for anything from Portugal, a small country on the west coast of Spain. The word "Portuguese" is to "Portugal" what "Japanese" is to "Japan" or "Chinese is to "China".

When you are old enough, buy a fifth of Portuguese wine, called "Port", from a reputable dealer. Expect to pay US$20 today, more later if there is inflation. There are half a dozen good importers. I like Sandeman's, and Dow's but your tastes may vary. Sit on your deck with a good cigar, a bowl of mixed nuts and a strong, mellow cheese. Dip the (unlit) end of your cigar in the port, draw the smoke through it, eat a bit, smoke a bit, drink a bit. Repeat until the cigar is too short to smoke, as the sun sets and you hold hands with someone you love. Don't finish the bottle unless you want a world-class hangover or there are 8 of you.

There are worse ways to celebrate your heritage.

Answer 3

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa; IPA: [ʁɛ'publikɐ puɾtu'gezɐ]), is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. Portugal is bordered by Spain to the north and east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.
The territory which forms the modern Portuguese Republic witnessed a constant flow of civilizations after prehistoric times. Early influences range from the Celtic inhabitants to the Roman and Germanic peoples who made an imprint on the country's culture, history, language and ethnic composition, as well as the Moorish who occupied different parts of current Portuguese territory from the 8th to the 13th century.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, with its global empire, it was one of the world's major economic, political, and cultural powers. Portugal is a developed country, member of the European Union (since 1986) and the United Nations (since 1955); as well as a founding member of the Eurozone, OECD, NATO, and CPLP (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa — Community of Portuguese Language Countries).


I hope this helps!!

Answer 4

It used to be part of Spain until two brothers got into a tiff and split the Iberian peninsula. The Portuguese are the "poor cousins" to the Spaniards. Spain went on to conquer most of the western hemisphere and build a massive empire for 350 years. The Portuguese got Brazil and a few islands in the western Atlantic.

Answer 5

Portuguese refers to the people/language of Portugal, located west of Spain on the Iberian Peninsula.

Answer 6

I'll add: There is an Island west of Portugal which is part of Portugal, but is kind of like Hawaii is to America. The Azores is a part of Portugal but has it's own sense of culture. A large part of Portugese immigrants arriving in New England (Boston, NY) were from the Azores. If you can find out where your family settled and raised children in America initially you'll be able to help identify if they are from the Azores, as they tended to group together ethnically and culturally. The best place is near nearest Portugese bakery near their home to help with this.

Answer 7

Portuguese is a language, spoken by people in Portugal. It's that little place on the tip of Spain.

Answer 8

Portugal

Answer 9

Portuguese can either be ancestors from Brazil or Portugal.

Answer 10

people from Portugal, that country that takes up the entire western coast of Spain.