The Portugal national anthem, “A Portuguesa,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Portuguese.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: A Portuguesa
- Written Date: 1890
- Lyricist: Henrique Lopes de Mendonça
- Composer: Alfredo Keil
- Official Adoption Date: 1911
Original Lyrics in Portuguese
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!
Refrão:
Às armas, às armas!
Sobre a terra, sobre o mar,
Às armas, às armas!
Pela Pátria lutar!
Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Portugal national anthem English version. “A Portuguesa” reflects the pride and unity of Portugal. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Heroes of the sea, noble people,
Valiant and immortal nation,
Raise once again today
The splendor of Portugal!
Among the mists of memory,
Oh Fatherland, one feels the voice
Of your distinguished forefathers,
That shall lead you to victory!
Chorus:
To arms, to arms!
Over the land, over the sea,
To arms, to arms!
For the Fatherland, fight!
Against the cannons, march, march!
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