Latest news and stories about language in Portugal for expats and residents.
It is the Via Verde of motorways, the 'Via Verde' of visas for hiring immigrants, or even the 'via verde' for young people to go out at night with friends. For about three decades, we have been using or hearing the name of the Brisa brand daily for (almost) everything except for quick passage through...
The Constitution of the Portuguese Republic now has a version in Mirandese, a translation led by the Associaçon de Lhéngua i Cultura Mirandesa (ALCM), which took over half a year to complete, the association revealed today.
An investigative essay on identity, borders, and the strange possibility of speaking a language that never belonged to us.
After drawing over 200,000 people to theatres in Portugal and Brazil with the play 'O Céu da Língua', comedian and writer Gregorio Duvivier is now launching the book 'À Flor da Língua', based on the show. The launch will feature a special session this Tuesday (17) at the Palácio Galveias Library in Lisbon, where Duvivier will be in conversation with Ricardo Araújo Pereira at 6:30 PM. The book explores the musicality and sound of the Portuguese language, reflecting on how words shape thought and identity. The play itself continues its tour across Portugal, including stops in Lisbon, Madeira, the Azores, Porto, and Évora.
An analysis of articles published on artificial intelligence leads researchers to say that AI is causing us to lose the diversity of human language.
We are the people of ‘it's not like everything's missing anymore’. As soon as we're born, it's 'not like everything's missing anymore'. The phrase 'it's not like everything's missing anymore' is a double-edged sword. If it weren't, it wouldn't have the power — or the charm — that it has. Column by Miguel Esteves Cardoso.
Literal translation of the Portuguese phrase 'Chega de Aventura', meaning 'no more adventure' or 'enough of adventure'—used to indicate it's time to stop taking risks or to end adventurous activity.
Do you know the different ways of voting around the world? Marco Neves also explores the concept of language isolates, the difference between “Irão” and “Irã”, and the uncertainty over the word “Gronelândia”.
Words are means of transport. They are lorries. We never know what they will carry. I think of the meanings of each word as if they were the cargo of a lorry. Column by Miguel Esteves Cardoso
We are a mild-mannered and very welcoming people. I believe we all have a bit of a taxi-driver streak, because whenever someone approaches us, whatever language they speak, a Portuguese is a Portuguese and finds a way to be understood. Out comes a “Good morning”, a “Bonjour”, a “Buenos días”, a “Buongiorno”, a “Guten Morgen”, a “Bom dia”, a ...
With elections in January, do you know the origin of the words “campaign” or “candidate”? Marco Neves also gives examples of brands that have become generic terms, such as “Havaianas”, “Jeep” or “Gillette”.
Did you know that “Vedras” in “Torres Vedras” means “old” (feminine plural)? Marco Neves also explains the difference between “oliva” and “azeitona” when referring to the fruit of the olive tree.
'O Português Suave' sits down at the table to discuss words, traditions and small family squabbles. Between cod, Icelandic books and rather immodest Catalans, we talk about the language with a touch of humour.
Where does the expression 'dá cá um bacalhau' come from? In this episode, Marco Neves also analyses the origin and use of Christmas expressions and discusses 'beijinhos grandes' — are these two contradictory terms?
