The Hymno da Carta (, 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 translationFirst stanzaÓ Pátria, Ó Rei, Ó Povo, Ama a tua religião, Observa e guarda sempre Divinal ConstituiçãoO Fatherland, O King and People, Love your religion! Observe and guard always Our Divine Constitution!ChorusViva, viva, viva o Rei Viva a Santa Religião Viva, Lusos Valorosos, A feliz Constituição A feliz ConstituiçãoHail, hail, hail the King! Hail our Holy Religion! Hail, oh Valiant Lusitanians, Our blessed Constitution Our blessed Constitution! Second stanzaOh com quanto desafogo Na comum agitação Dá vigor às almas todas, Divinal ConstituiçãoOh with what relief In the common agitation It gives vigor to all souls, Our Divine ConstitutionChorusThird stanzaVenturosos nós seremos Em perfeita união, Tendo sempre em vista todos Divinal ConstituiçãoFortunate we shall be In perfect union, Always bearing in sight Our Divine ConstitutionChorusFourth stanzaA verdade não se ofusca, O Rei não s'engana, não, Proclamemos, Portugueses, Divinal ConstituiçãoThe truth cannot be obscured, The King can never do wrong, Portuguese, let us proclaim Our Divine ConstitutionChorus
See also Hino da Independência Hymno Patriótico
References
External links Music Sheet Download the anthem Hino da Carta