Field Notes from a Native Speaker (Whatever That Means) ANTHONY ROSENBERG I once met a gringo in São Paulo who handed me his business card. It had his name in the center, and under it his title in Portuguese: Americano. My expression was apparently enough to cause him … [Read more...] about The Language Nobody Speaks
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My Experience with the PLD Book Club in 2025
By Patricia Worsley Revision Lynnea Hansen Illustration by Carina Worsley I have always loved reading. As a child, I borrowed Agatha Christie books from my neighbor and later devoured the Coleção Vagalume series, along with more complex stories and biographies … [Read more...] about My Experience with the PLD Book Club in 2025
While the Coffee Gets Cold…
by Carmen Reis Revision: Lynnea Hansen I’ve just left our first Leadership Council Meeting of 2026. As I pour a coffee and get a few cookies to watch an episode of the series I’m currently hooked on, I realize I’d rather write a few words to our members. I’ve been the … [Read more...] about While the Coffee Gets Cold…
The Art and Challenge of Video Game Localization
by Marcelo Almeida Revision: Todd Harkin I have a passion for words. I have a passion for stories. And I have a passion for video games. Which is why, for more than a decade, I’ve worked as a writer and translator almost exclusively in the gaming world—that strange and … [Read more...] about The Art and Challenge of Video Game Localization
Member Spotlight: Edna Ditaranto – Celebrating 35 Years of the Portuguese Language Division
This year marks a remarkable milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Portuguese Language Division (PLD). As we celebrate this legacy, we turn our spotlight to Edna Ditaranto, the founder of our beloved division. Revision: Lynnea Hansen Photo: Edna Ditaranto What … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Edna Ditaranto – Celebrating 35 Years of the Portuguese Language Division