The Portuguese Language Division held a quiet celebration paying homage to the "última flor do Lácio," in Olavo Bilac's words. While most of our members were enjoying and displaying their love for our mother tongue singing carnival ballads and sambas, Suzana Bernardo … [Read more...] about International Mother Language Day
Member Spotlight – Lucas Rodrigues de Oliveira
Name: Lucas Rodrigues Oliveira Where you live: São Carlos-SP, Brazil Email: translation.lucas@gmail.com What you’re doing these days: (translator/interpreter/teacher/professor) I work as a translator and interpreter of English and Spanish into Brazilian Portuguese. My main … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Lucas Rodrigues de Oliveira
Season’s Greetings and a Word of Appreciation
We, the Portuguese Language Division (PLD), would not exist without the numerous volunteers who graciously give their time and talents to make our voice heard. As 2022 comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank all those who contributed this year: MEMBER … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings and a Word of Appreciation
ATA-PLD Meetup in Boston
By Susana Bernardo I felt at home in multicultural Boston, where the Portuguese-speaking community is so big. Being there for a short time doing fieldwork for my PhD on healthcare communication and translation, I had the opportunity to gather with these two wonderful ladies, … [Read more...] about ATA-PLD Meetup in Boston
Member Spotlight – Yedda Araújo
Name: Yedda Araújo Where you live Queens, NY Email: yedda@sugarloaftranslations.com What you’re doing these days: (translator/interpreter/teacher/professor) I am a translator working primarily on legal and marketing projects and an interpreter. I work as a per-diem court … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Yedda Araújo