Angola
/ɐ̃ˈɡɔ.lɐ/
Angola is the Portuguese name for the country in Southern Africa.
Angola refers to the sovereign nation located in Southern Africa.
Meaning: country in Southern Africa (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /ɐ̃ˈɡɔ.lɐ/.
Did you know?
- Because the name originated from a title for a ruler, calling the country Angola is etymologically equivalent to calling it 'The King'.
- In Portuguese, the word Angola is a feminine noun, meaning that any adjectives describing the country must also be feminine.
- Portuguese in Angola has its own distinct variety, which includes unique vocabulary and a softer pronunciation of some vowels compared to the version spoken in Lisbon.
Examples in context
- Angola já foi território português.Angola was once a Portuguese territory.This sentence is useful for noting the historical status of Angola as a Portuguese territory.Tatoeba #907594 by alexmarcelo, translation #66973 by CK
- A língua oficial da Angola é o português.The official language of Angola is Portuguese.This sentence is useful for identifying that the official language of Angola is Portuguese.Tatoeba #1789086 by alexmarcelo, translation #2410803 by AlanF_US
- Em 1975, Angola se tornou uma nação livre.In 1975, Angola became a free nation.This sentence is useful for mentioning that Angola became a free nation in 1975.Tatoeba #3769265 by ajdavidl, translation #681010 by Source_VOA
- Vocês já visitaram Angola?Have you ever visited Angola?
- Angola é um país incrível para explorar.Angola is an incredible country to explore.
- O campeonato de futebol será disputado em Angola.The soccer championship will be held in Angola.
- Tenho um amigo angolano muito simpático.I have a very friendly Angolan friend.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are talking about their future travel plans.
- BeatrizEu quero visitar a Angola no próximo ano.I want to visit Angola next year.
- FelipeSério? Você conhece alguém em Angola?Really? Do you know someone in Angola?
- BeatrizSim, minha prima mora lá agora.Yes, my cousin lives there now.
- FelipeQue legal, Beatriz! Deve ser uma viagem ótima.That's cool, Beatriz! It must be a great trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angola” translations and entries Angola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
