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National IdentityPlay
Emphasize the country not the city when referring to a person's nationality. SlideEven though she's from Porto, you should say she's Portuguese, not Porto-ese.
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Not GenderedPlay
Use 'Portuguese' for both male and female people from Portugal. SlideBoth my mother and father are Portuguese.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Be aware that cultural identity is important for many Portuguese people. SlideShe's proud to be Portuguese and celebrates traditional festivals.