Brazilian Portuguese English English Brazilian Portuguese Concise Dictionary

Brazilian Portuguese is written and spoken by over 180 million inhabitants of Brazil as well as by several million Brazilian emigrants in other parts of the world, including over 1 million Brazilian Americans. Portuguese is taught at over 280 colleges and universities in the United States. Brazil is the most popular tourist destination in South America, enjoying over 6 million visitors annually. It is also the second largest economy in the Americas (after the United States) with thriving industries such as automobiles, steel, petrochemicals, aircraft and banking. Concise size with 10,000 essential entries Each entry includes key grammatical information and pronunciation Many entries include related words and phrases Spelling updated in full accordance with the Reforma Ortográfica da Lingua Portuguesa, 2009 Perfect for businesspeople, travelers, and students

This bilingual dictionary and travel-oriented phrasebook focuses on the Portuguese of Brazil, which is spoken by more than 170 million people worldwide -- Back cover.

Now updated inside and out the most comprehensive title in the Portuguese-English line.

Available for the first time ever in this format, the Larousse Concise Dictionary: Portuguese-English / English-Portuguese now becomes the top tier of the Larousse bilingual Portuguese dictionary line. More in-depth than the existing pocket and mini dictionaries, this dictionary is packed with features, including • 90,000 words and phrases, with more than 120,000 translations based on Brazilian Portuguese • hundreds of abbreviations, acronyms, and proper nouns, as well as idioms and grammatical constructions • Portuguese verb conjugation tables • an innovative supplement on life and culture in Brazil, which covers topics ranging from the economy, media, education, and health care to arts and leisure • a comprehensive communications supplement with model letters, faxes, e-mails Targeted for the user who needs more than a pocket dictionary can offer, the all-new Concise Dictionary: Portuguese-English / English-Portuguese is a perfect addition to the bilingual line.

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The revised and updated seventh edition of the Collins Portuguese Concise Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of the lanuage and is the most complete guide to grammar offered in a Portuguese dictionary. This updated seventh edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need and is ideal for intermediate learners — with a Portuguese grammar guide included, a clear layout and in-depth treatment of difficult words, this version is a must for anyone learning or freshing their Portuguese with an added bonus of insight into life in Brazil and Portugal.

Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Brazilian Portuguese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Brazilian Portuguese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Brazil An overview of the sounds of Brazilian Portuguese Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Portuguese of Brazil. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

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