Spelling Reform
Understanding which spellings align with the reform is key—especially when encountering mixed usage in newspapers, books, and online content.
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Portuguese Language Origins
Portuguese boasts over 220 million native speakers, ranking it the world’s sixth most-spoken language – impressive! But where did this language begin? As a Romance language, Portuguese…
Portuguese Spelling Reform
In 1990, several Portuguese-speaking countries agreed on a spelling reform to create and maintain a cohesive, international standard across borders. In Portugal, the spelling reform was enacted in…
Where Is Portuguese Spoken? A Guide to Portuguese-Speaking Countries Around the World
With over 220 million native speakers, Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world. When including those who speak it as a second language (L2),…
