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.[1] 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,[2] nine months after Portugal became a republic, and was replaced by A Portuguesa.
| English: Hymn of the Charter | |
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Copy of the original "Hymno da Carta".
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Former national anthem of  Portugal | |
| 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"
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| Portuguese lyrics | Approximate translation |
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| First stanza | |
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Ó Pátria, Ó Rei, Ó Povo, |
O Fatherland, King and People, |
| Chorus | |
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Viva, viva, viva o Rei |
Hail, hail, hail the King! |
| Second stanza | |
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Oh com quanto desafogo |
Oh with what relief |
| Chorus | |
| Third stanza | |
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Venturosos nós seremos |
Fortunate we shall be |
| Chorus | |
| Fourth stanza | |
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A verdade não se ofusca, |
The truth cannot be obscured, |
| Chorus | |
