egípcia

Egípcia is a Portuguese word that translates to "Egyptian" in English. It is used as an adjective to describe something or someone related to Egypt, a country located in Northeast Africa. This can refer to people, culture, history, language, or anything originating from or characteristic of Egypt. For example, an "arte egípcia" would be Egyptian art, and a "moeda egípcia" would be an Egyptian coin. The feminine form "egípcia" is used when referring to a female person from Egypt or a feminine noun. The masculine form is "egípcio".

The term encompasses the rich and ancient civilization of Egypt, known for its monumental architecture like the pyramids and the Sphinx, its hieroglyphic writing system, its complex religious beliefs, and its significant contributions to fields such as mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. In modern context, "egípcia" also refers to contemporary Egypt, its people, and its culture, which has been influenced by its long history and its position as a crossroads of civilizations.