By Paula IanelliRevision: Eduardo Krauser I became ATA-certified in 2012. I was 24, three years out of my translation degree, and at the very start of my career. I wasn’t short of training; my education had been excellent. But what I didn’t have was mileage, and mileage was the one thing my prospective clients knew […]
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By Marsel de SouzaRevision: Lynnea Hansen In the first article in this series about diminutives in Brazilian Portuguese, I argued that diminutives in Brazil can be used to look down on people and things. As Brazil’s bitter defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup recedes into the distance, an aggrieved fan could draw inspiration from […]
Member Spotlight: Eduardo Krauser
Meet Our New Assistant Administrator The Portuguese Language Division is pleased to welcome Eduardo Krauser as our new Assistant Administrator. A translator, conference interpreter, entrepreneur, and longtime ATA member, Eduardo brings decades of experience in the language profession, along with a deep curiosity about technology, professional development, and the evolving role of language professionals. From […]
The Language Nobody Speaks
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 some embarrassment. He asked: Too weird? I […]
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 throughout my teenage years and early adulthood. I could always be found with a book […]
In Honor of Danilo Nogueira
By Tamara Barile Introduction by Carmen Reis and revision by Daniel Erlich On February 9, 2026, Brazil lost one of its most distinguished translators. Danilo Nogueira passed away after a long and admirable career devoted to language and professional excellence. Over the decades, he inspired and mentored generations of translators in Brazil and beyond. Known for […]