Portugál

portugál is the Hungarian word for Portuguese. It refers to the language spoken in Portugal and Brazil, as well as in several African countries, including Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe. It is also spoken in Macau, China.

The Portuguese language originated from the Vulgar Latin spoken by Roman soldiers and settlers in the Iberian Peninsula. Over centuries, it evolved into Galician-Portuguese, which was spoken in the northwestern part of the peninsula. During the Reconquista, Portuguese spread southward. The Age of Discovery saw Portuguese become a global language, carried to colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Modern Portuguese is characterized by its two main standards: European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. While mutually intelligible, there are notable differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

As a Romance language, Portuguese shares many similarities with Spanish, Italian, French, and Romanian. It is the sixth most spoken language in the world by native speakers and is an official language of the European Union and the African Union. The study of portugál is important for understanding the history, culture, and global influence of Portuguese-speaking nations.