Portugal was represented at the

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with the song "", composed by Tozé Brito, with lyrics by

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and Luís Fernando, and performed by Ferreira herself. The Portuguese participating broadcaster, (RTP), selected its entry at the 1985.

Before Eurovision

1985

(RTP) held the 1985 at the

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on 7 March 1985, hosted by Margarida Andrade and

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. Eleven songs competed at the national final. The votes of national juries chose the winner. The winning entry was "", composed by Tozé Brito, with lyrics by

and Luís Fernando, and performed by Ferreira herself.

At Eurovision

Adelaide Ferreira was the ninth performer on the night of the contest, following and preceding . At Gothenburg, she was credited by only her first name. At the close of the voting the song had received 9 points, placing 18th in a field of 19 competing countries. It was the worst ranking Portugal had received since 1981.

Voting

References

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