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Portuguese

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Portuguese language. Portuguese is an official and working language of the EU.

Portuguese — the Portuguese language. Portuguese is an official and working language of the EU. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: Portuguese language

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Frequently asked questions

What is Portuguese?

The Portuguese language. Portuguese is an official and working language of the EU.

What category of skill is Portuguese?

ESCO classifies Portuguese under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Portuguese between industries?

ESCO tags Portuguese as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Portuguese the same as Portuguese language?

Yes — Portuguese is also known as Portuguese language. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Portuguese?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Portuguese and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.