pou4 tou4 ngaa4葡萄牙
Jyutpingpou4 tou4 ngaa4
Yalepòuh tòuh ngàh
Definition
Portugal, a country on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe with its capital in Lisbon.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the European nation. When discussing the cuisine, it is common to use the term 葡國 followed by the dish name, such as 葡國雞 for Portuguese chicken.
Examples
Are you going to travel to Portugal this year?
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