Why did Spain, a nation notorious for its conquests across the globe never capture Portugal?

by deepfriedwomen

I ask this because Spain basically cuts off Portugal from the rest of Europe cornering them on the coast which would seemingly make them an easy target.

Gascaphenia

I answered a similar question last month, although much depth could be added;

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/9gwx46/did_spain_ever_try_to_conquer_portugal_at_any/