Advérbios compostos do Português do Brasil

Abstract

This ongoing study aims to identify, classify, and describe multiword/compound adverbs in Brazilian Portuguese, focusing on their syntactic-semantic properties. The goal is to create a comprehensive lexicon of compound adverbs in Portuguese, which can be applied in various domains such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), translation, and language teaching. This classification will help establish the distribution patterns specific to the Brazilian variety, allowing for a clear distinction between Brazilian and European Portuguese adverbial expressions. In addition to their practical applications, the study aims to investigate various aspects of these adverbial expressions. This includes examining their frequency, potential ambiguities, faux-amis, and grammatical differences when compared to European Portuguese. Furthermore, this research seeks to contribute to the development of a comprehensive lexicon of adverbial expressions, in view of enhancing the understanding of the functioning and usage of these linguistic elements.