Can I read English Loanwords in Portuguese on EtoBox?
English Loanwords in Portuguese by Mariana Martins is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is English Loanwords in Portuguese about?
The document discusses the adoption of English words into Portuguese vocabulary. It notes some examples of words adopted by Brazilians and Argentines that are not as commonly used in Portuguese, such as "assistant" and "burger." It argues that the acceptance of loanwords depends on extralinguistic factors like economic and political power. While some see loanwords as a threat, the author believes a fair assessment will show their cultural and linguistic benefits to developing vocabulary.
- Author
- Mariana Martins
- Language
- EN