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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 | 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 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] | * 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/ | * 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_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_Marriage_Certificates Reading Aid for Brazilian Marriage Certificates] | ||
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