Translated as "The Song of the Portuguese" in Portuguese. "A Portuguesa" is a response to the British ultimatum in 1890 during the Scramble of Africa. Starting in 1910, the coup started in Portugal which caused the monarchy to overthrow. That means it changed to republic. In 1911, the anthem was officially adopted. An National anthem of Portugal Preceded by: "Hino da Carta" Lyrics: Heróis do mar, nobre povo, Naçao valente, imortal, Levantai hoje de novo Os esplendor de Portugal Entre as brumas da memória. Ó Pátria sente-se a voz Dos teus egrégios avós Que há-de guiar-te à vitória. Às armas! Às armas! Sobre a terra, sobre o mar! Às armas! Às armas! Pela Pátria lutar! Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!