The Coat of Arms of Portuguesa State presents a quarterly field.

The dexter chief quarter, in Vert (green), contains a grain bundle like symbol of union and prosperity.

The sinister chief quarter, in Gold (yellow), loads a bull's head for represent the cattle-rising riches of the State and the worthy haughtiness of the "llaneros" - the Venezuelan men of the plains.

The dexter base quarter, in Gules (red) presents a sailboat guided by a "llanero" on the waters, representing the River that gives name to the State - Portuguesa and mentions to the hydrological wealth of the region.

The sinister base quarter, in Azure (blue), contains an iris branch hugged in saltire to a hoe for symbolizes the beauty of the portuguesenian plains and the agricultural work that there is developed.

As external ornaments, the Coat of Arms shows like timmer or crest two national flags, which symbolizes the Patriot Spirit of the Portuguesa State sons and their sacrifices in favor of the Cause of the National Emancipation. Among them, appears a nascent sun for represents the Freedom shining on the fertile plains of the State and like cimier it shows the inscription ARAURE in memory of the celebrated battle that was verified near the population of the same name, won by the Patriots under the conduction of El Libertador Simon Bolivar during the Independence War of Venezuela.

As supports of the Shield appear two vigilant white herons; this is, with an affirmed paw and the other one raised holding the field in fishing attitude, for symbolize the plumage riches of the region.

Complete the group a symmetrical base where besides being sustained the shield and their supports, appear an Azure (blue) pennant which shows like mottoes the ephemeris DICIEMBRE 5 DE 1813 (December 5th, 1813), date of the Battle of Araure previously mentioned and the sentence HONOR Y GLORIA (Honor and Glory), to the flanks that mentions to its importance in the regional and national history.