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A Portuguesa
| National anthem of |
Portugal |
| Lyrics |
Henrique Lopes de Mendonça, 1890 |
| Music |
Alfredo Keil, 1890 |
| Adopted |
1910 (de facto)
1911 (de jure) |
"A Portuguesa" (which means "The Portuguese Song") is the official national anthem of Portugal. It became the national anthem in 1911. The music was created by Alfredo Keil. The words, called lyrics, were written by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça.
This song was written because of a big event in 1890. At that time, the British government told Portugal to remove its soldiers from parts of Africa. Portugal had colonies there, like Mozambique and Angola. The area in question was shown on a map called the Rose-Coloured Map. This event made many Portuguese people feel very proud and determined. "A Portuguesa" was born from these strong feelings.
Lyrics of "A Portuguesa"
The national anthem of Portugal has powerful words that talk about the country's history and spirit. Here are the original Portuguese lyrics and their English translation.
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Portuguese original words
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English translation
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Heróis do mar, nobre povo,
Nação valente, imortal,
Levantai hoje de novo
O esplendor de Portugal!
Entre as brumas da memória,
Ó Pátria, sente-se a voz
Dos teus egrégios avós,
Que há-de guiar-te à vitória!
Coro:
Às armas, às armas!
Sobre a terra, sobre o mar,
Às armas, às armas!
Pela Pátria lutar!
Contra os canhões, marchar, marchar!
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Desfralda a invicta Bandeira,
À luz viva do teu céu!
Brade a Europa à terra inteira:
Portugal não pereceu
Beija o solo teu jucundo
O Oceano, a rugir d'amor,
E teu braço vencedor
Deu mundos novos ao Mundo!
Coro
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Saudai o Sol que desponta
Sobre um ridente porvir;
Seja o eco de uma afronta
O sinal do ressurgir.
Raios dessa aurora forte
São como beijos de mãe,
Que nos guardam, nos sustêm,
Contra as injúrias da sorte.
Coro
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I
Heroes of the sea, noble people,
Valiant and immortal nation,
Raise once again today
The splendor of Portugal!
Among the haze of memory,
Oh Fatherland, one feels the voice
Of your distinguished forefathers,
Who will guide you to victory!
Chorus:
To arms, to arms!
Over land, over sea,
To arms, to arms!
For the Fatherland, fight!
Against the cannons, march on, march on!
II
Hoist the undefeated flag,
In the lively light of your sky!
May Europe cry out to the whole Earth:
Portugal has not perished
Kiss your merry ground
The ocean, roaring with love,
And your victorious arm
Gave new worlds to the world!
Chorus
III
Salute the Sun that rises
Over a gleeful future;
Let the echo of an offense
Be the sign for a comeback.
Rays of this strong dawn
Are like a mother's kisses,
That keep us, sustain us,
Against the injuries of fate.
Chorus
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See also
In Spanish: A Portuguesa para niños
