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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Portuguese is the official and national language of Brazil[6] and is widely spoken by most of the population. The Portuguese dialects spoken in Brazil are collectively known as Brazilian Portuguese. The Brazilian Sign Language also has official status at the federal level. As of 2019, the population of Brazil speaks or signs approximately 228 languages, of which 217 are indigenous and 11 came with immigrants. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Brazil," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Brazil, accessed 2 March 2021.</ref> | Portuguese is the official and national language of Brazil[6] and is widely spoken by most of the population. The Portuguese dialects spoken in Brazil are collectively known as '''Brazilian Portuguese'''. The Brazilian Sign Language also has official status at the federal level. As of 2019, the population of Brazil speaks or signs approximately 228 languages, of which 217 are indigenous and 11 came with immigrants. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Brazil," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Brazil, accessed 2 March 2021.</ref> | ||
Because of the importance of the Roman Catholic Church to Brazil’s history, you may find several other languages in Brazilian records. These include Latin, German, Italian, Polish, and other languages of European ethnic immigrants. Also, some records may be in Japanese. | Because of the importance of the Roman Catholic Church to Brazil’s history, you may find several other languages in Brazilian records. These include Latin, German, Italian, Polish, and other languages of European ethnic immigrants. Also, some records may be in Japanese. | ||
Portuguese grammar may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For help in understanding name variations, see [[Brazil Names, Personal]]. | Portuguese grammar may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For help in understanding name variations, see [[Brazil Names, Personal]]. | ||
Many Amerindian minority languages are spoken throughout Brazil, mostly in Northern Brazil. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Brazil#Indigenous_languages See more details on Indigenous languages] <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Brazil," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Brazil#Indigenous_languages, accessed 2 March 2021.</ref> | |||
==Word List(s)== | ==Word List(s)== | ||
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For word list and help researching in Brazilian records, see: | For word list and help researching in Brazilian records, see: | ||
*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]] | *[https://script.byu.edu/portuguese-handwriting/tools/practical-suggestions Various Word Lists] at BYU Script Tutorial | ||
* [[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]] | |||
* [https://1000mostcommonwords.com/1000-most-common-portuguese-words/ 1000 Most Common Portuguese Words] | |||
==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | ==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | ||
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Brazilian Portuguese (spoken in Brazil) and European Portuguese (spoken in many countries in Europe, including Portugal) are the two main types. [https://www.mondly.com/blog/2019/01/01/differences-brazilian-european-portuguese/ Read this article to better understand the key differences] | Brazilian Portuguese (spoken in Brazil) and European Portuguese (spoken in many countries in Europe, including Portugal) are the two main types. [https://www.mondly.com/blog/2019/01/01/differences-brazilian-european-portuguese/ Read this article to better understand the key differences] | ||
To better understand the differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese (alphabet, pronunciation, etc.) | |||
*[https://omniglot.com/writing/portuguese.htm Omniglot - the online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages] | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_orthography#Letter_names_and_pronunciations Wikipedia - Portuguese orthography] | |||
*[https://www.fluentu.com/blog/portuguese/portuguese-alphabet/ FluentU - Portuguese language and Culture Blog] | |||
==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ||
The FamilySearch Wiki has genealogical word lists for [[Portuguese Genealogical Word List|Portuguese]], [[German Word List|German]], [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]], [[Poland Language and Languages|Polish]] | The FamilySearch Wiki has genealogical word lists for [[Portuguese Genealogical Word List|Portuguese]], [[German Word List|German]], [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]], [[Poland Language and Languages|Polish]], and [[Mexico Language and Languages|Spanish]]. There is also a [[Portuguese Letter-writing Guide]] to help write to Brazil. | ||
The following books and English-Portuguese dictionaries can also aid you in your research. You can find these and similar material at many research libraries. | The following books and English-Portuguese dictionaries can also aid you in your research. You can find these and similar material at many research libraries. | ||
* Ferreira, Júlio Albino. '''''Dicionário Inglês- português, Português-inglês'''''. Porto, Portugal: Edit. Domingos Barreira, 1979. {{FSC|469.321 F413d}}; film {{FSC|1181702}} item 1 | |||
* Vieyra, Anthony. '''''Dictionary of Portuguese and English languages'''''. London: 1827. {{FSC|1181694}} item 5 The FamilySearch Library has only part two, English- Portuguese. | |||
* Tyson-Ward, Sue. ''Brazilian Portuguese.'' Blacklick, Ohio: McGraw-Hill, 2010. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/613428437 WorldCat]. | |||
* Kamimura, Yukiyoshi, and Marcia Monje de Castro. ''Brazilian Portuguese phrasebook & dictionary.'' Footscray, Victoria, Australia: Lonely Planet Publications, 2014. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/868338655 WorldCat]. | |||
Additional language aids, including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods, are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog in the "Subjects" search for BRAZIL- LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES or PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE- DICTIONARIES. | Additional language aids, including dictionaries of various dialects and time periods, are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog in the "Subjects" search for BRAZIL- LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES or PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE- DICTIONARIES. | ||
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==Additional Resources== | ==Additional Resources== | ||
'''Study and Teaching Aids''' | '''Study and Teaching Aids''' | ||
* Michael M | * Gruneberg, Michael M. ''Portuguese.'' Chicago, Ill.: McGraw-Hill, 2010. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/495058538 WorldCat]. | ||
* | * Berlitz, Charles. ''Portuguese.'' Washington, D.C.: Educational Services, 1995. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/34144924 WorldCat]. | ||
'''Reading Aids''' | |||
* Reading Braziian Records in Portuguese - Part 6 of 8 in a series on Brazil Research with the Wiki. [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/brazil-research-with-the-wiki-part-6-of-8-reading-brazilian-records-in-portuguese Access the lesson] | |||
* BYU Script Tutorial: Making sense of old handwriting, '''The Portuguese Script Tutorial''', [https://script.byu.edu/portuguese-handwriting/introduction Access the tutorial] | |||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Reading_Aid_for_Brazilian_Birth_Certificates Reading Aid for Brazilian Birth Certificates] | |||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Reading_Aid_for_Brazilian_Marriage_Certificates Reading Aid for Brazilian Marriage Certificates] | |||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Reading_Aid_for_Brazilian_Death_Certificates Reading Aid for Brazilian Death Certificates] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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