Portugal was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 with the song "", written and performed by Armando Gama. The Portuguese participating broadcaster, (RTP), selected its entry at the 1983.
(RTP) held the 1983 at the Coliseu do Porto in Porto on 5 March 1983, hosted by Valentina Torres and Eládio ClÃÂmaco. The winning song was chosen by the votes of 22 regional juries.
Armando Gama previously took part in the 1980 Portuguese semi-finals with the group Sarabanda. Carlos Paião had represented Portugal in Eurovision in 1981.
On the night of the final Gama performed 17th in the running order, following Israel and preceding Austria. At the close of voting "Esta balada que te dou" placing Portugal 13th of the 20 entries. The Portuguese jury awarded its 12 points to the winner song from Luxembourg.