Hino da Carta
The Hymno da Carta (modern spelling: Hino da Carta, English: Anthem of the Charter) was officially proclaimed the national anthem of the Kingdom of Portugal in May 1834.[1] It was composed by D. Pedro IV, King Peter IV of Portugal (also Emperor Peter I of Brazil). "Carta" stands for the Constitutional Charter which Peter IV granted to Portugal. The anthem remained officially in place until 19 July 1911,[2] one year after Portugal became a republic, and was replaced by A Portuguesa.
Lyrics
Portuguese lyrics | Approximate translation |
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First stanza | |
Ó Pátria, Ó Rei, Ó Povo, |
O country, King and people, |
Chorus | |
Viva, viva, viva ó Rei |
Hail, hail, hail oh King, |
Second stanza | |
Ó com quanto desafogo |
Oh with what relief |
Chorus | |
Third stanza | |
Venturosos nós seremos |
Fortunate we shall be |
Chorus | |
Forth stanza | |
A verdade não se ofusca |
The truth does not blur |
Chorus |