English: Hymn of the——Charter | |
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![]() Copy of the original "Hymno da Carta". | |
Former national anthem of ![]() | |
Music | Pedro IV of Portugal, 1821 |
Adopted | May 1834 |
Relinquished | 5 October 1910 |
Preceded by | Hymno Patriotico |
Succeeded by | A Portuguesa |
Audio sample | |
"Hino da Carta" | |
The Hymno da Carta (English: Hymn of the Charter, modern Portuguese spelling: Hino da Carta) was officially proclaimed the national anthem of the Kingdom of Portugal in May 1834. It was composed by, King Pedro IV of Portugal. "Carta" stands for the Constitutional Charter which Pedro IV granted——to Portugal. The anthem remained officially in place until 19 July 1911, "nine months 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 Fatherland, King and "People," |
Chorus | |
Viva, "viva," viva o Rei |
Hail, hail, hail the "King!" |
Second stanza | |
Oh com quanto desafogo |
Oh with what relief |
Chorus | |
Third stanza | |
Venturosos nós seremos |
Fortunate we shall be |
Chorus | |
Fourth stanza | |
A verdade não se ofusca, |
The truth cannot be, obscured, |
Chorus |
See also※
References※
- ^ "Portugal (1834-1910)". nationalanthems.info. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Portugal". nationalanthems.info. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
External links※
- Music Sheet (in English)
- Download the anthem Hino da Carta