portughez

Portughez is the Romanian term used to designate anything related to Portugal or the Portuguese people and language. As a masculine noun, it denotes a man from Portugal (un portughez); the feminine form is portugheză, and the plural forms are portughezi (masculine) and portugheze (feminine). The term can refer to nationality, origin, or things tied to Portuguese culture and language (limba portugheză, cultura portugheză).

The Portuguese language, or limba portugheză, is a Romance language that evolved from Latin. It is the official language of Portugal and Brazil and is widely spoken in several other countries, including Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Macau (where it coexists with Chinese). There are two major standard varieties: European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese, along with numerous regional dialects. The language has a global footprint through historical exploration, migration, and international institutions, and it features a rich literary and cultural tradition.

In Romanian usage, portughez/portugheză function as adjectives and nouns to indicate connections with Portugal or the Portuguese language. The term appears in education, media, and encyclopedic contexts to describe people, language, and cultural topics related to Portugal.