The Syntax of Portuguese, 9781009321297
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Uncover Portuguese syntax: dialects, grammar, and overlooked linguistic properties.
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Summary

Unveiling the Secrets of Portuguese Syntax: A Comparative Journey

Portuguese, a global language with a rich history, boasts a fascinating syntax that has recently become a focal point in comparative linguistic studies. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the key syntactic characteristics of Portuguese, with a special emphasis on the intriguing distinctions between European and Brazilian Portuguese.

Delving into the theoretical underpinnings of the language, the b…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781009321297
ISBN-10:1009321293
Series:Cambridge Syntax Guides
Author:Mary A. Kato, Ana Maria Martins, Jairo Nunes
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Imprint:Cambridge University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:521
Release Date:28 August 2025
Weight:0g
About The Author

Mary A. Kato

Mary A. Kato is Professor at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Recent publications include The Morphosyntax of Portuguese and Spanish in Latin America (co-edited with Ordóñez, 2016), and Português Brasileiro: Uma Segunda Viagem Diacrônica (co-edited with Galves and Roberts, 2019).

Ana Maria Martins is Professor at the University of Lisbon. Recent publications include Word Order Change (co-edited with Cardoso, 2018) and Manual de Linguística Portuguesa (co-edited with Carillho, 2016).

Jairo Nunes is Professor at the Universidade de São Paulo. Recent publications include Minimalist Essays on Brazilian Portuguese Syntax (editor, 2009), and Control as Movement (with Boeckx and Hornstein, 2010).

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