A Dictionary of Informal Brazilian Portuguese (with English Index) Edited by Bobby J. Chamberlain, Ronald M. Harmon
As in the ever-changing English language, Brazilian Portuguese is colorful and ever-changing in its gíria or slang (from the simply conversational to the vulgar) - and advanced students are often only exposed to the formal or classic literary forms of the language. A Dictionary of Informal Brazilian Portuguese, originally published in 1983, remains a profitable reference tool to help bridge the gap between the classroom and the streets and contemporary literature of Brazil. Beyond students and researchers, this dictionary, containing over 7500 Brazilian expressions, will be invaluable to travelers, businesspeople, translators and others who are seeking insight into the rich nuances to be found in informal Brazilian Portuguese. Enhanced often with Portuguese sentences to place the words or phrases in context, this dictionary will reward the reader with the colorful inventiveness of the language-and this is not bafo-de-boca (hot air!). Paperback, 728 pages, 2003.
$49
Portuguese: An Essential Grammar Amélia P. Hutchinson, Janet Lloyd
This new edition of Portuguese: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Portuguese.
It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language that combines traditional and function-based grammar. The book sets out the complexities of Portuguese in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and free from jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Portuguese as used by native speakers around the world.
The Grammar is the ideal reference source for the learner and user of Portuguese. It is suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. This second edition features coverage of both European and Brazilian Portuguese and information on the lexical differences between the two; detailed contents list and index for easy access to information; full use of authentic examples; coverage of traditional grammar and language functions; and a new section on the history and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world. 2003, paperback, 208 pp.
$44.95
501 Portuguese Verbs
This is the Portuguese version of the popular verb book. 501 of the most popular Portuguese verbs are fully translated into English and conjugated. A must-have for any serious language learner.
$16.95
Music Translation Dictionary An English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Vocabulary of Musical Terms
Contains 1,300 musical terms, computer registered, in 13 languages. The terms were gathered from 113 lexicons and dictionaries for the languages involved. Main entries are offered in English with other languages following in each case, including Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. A one-alphabet index (including all languages) makes reference to the English entry.
