Portugal became a kingdom in 1146

The Origin of The Portuguese Language – Part 2

There is no country where you won’t find Portuguese speakers. After all, it is a recognized international communication language. Yet, most people have no idea where the tongue came from and how it evolved. In the first part of this series, you started exploring the origin of the Portuguese language. You discovered more about its…

You can find Portuguese speakers in almost every country

Unveiling The Origin of The Portuguese Language – Part 1

Portuguese is a widely spoken language, taking the 8th spot in the world ranking. Most people know that, along with the other Romance languages, it came from Latin. Others have already learned about its connection to medieval Galician. But what is the true origin of the Portuguese language? How did it get to where it…