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veja.abril.com.br • Linguistics • Brazil
This article discusses the neologism 'refrescância' in Brazilian Portuguese, tracing its origins in advertising to its eventual acceptance in dictionaries.
super.abril.com.br • Linguistics • Brazil
This article explores the origins of the words "carioca" and "fluminense", the terms used for people born in Rio de Janeiro city and state, respectively, tracing their etymological roots and historical usage.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Linguistics • World
This article discusses the differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese, highlighting the tension between linguistic standardization and the natural evolution of spoken language.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Linguistics • Brazil
A Brazilian linguist discusses the anxieties of 'apavorado' speakers who resist changes and modernizations in Portuguese grammar, advocating for a less rigid and more inclusive approach.