Using Portuguese
Subtitle: A Guide to Contemporary Usage
Edition: Bilingual edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: April 19, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9780521796637
Subjects: Grammar & vocabulary; Portuguese; Language; Language Arts & Disciplines; Foreign Language - Dictionaries / Phrase Books; Portuguese language; General; Language Arts & Disciplines / General; Linguistics; Usage
Description: "This is a guide to Portuguese usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. It covers both the Brazilian and the European varieties of the language, and differentiates clearly between them. The book gives detailed explanations of grammatical structures and semantic fields and, unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers. It also contains a special chapter for students who are familiar with Spanish, highlighting key similarities and differences between the two languages.

Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness which are essential to achieving an appropriate level of formality or informality in writing and speech. Clear, readable, and easy to consult via its index, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Portuguese language."--Jacket.