Portuguese Resources

Doing Business with Petrobras: How to score a goal

Monday, March 26, 2012

Doing business with Petrobras, Brazil’s largest oil company, may seem intimidating but opportunities abound in this ever-expanding company. Before you throw yourself in the game, take a look at our 7 unknown tips to optimize your relationship with Petrobras. … Read more

Doing Business in Brazil: Can you say “deal” in Portuguese?

Friday, March 16, 2012

Brazil may be best known for its breathtaking beaches and its lush rainforests but its booming economy with excellent investment opportunities is now attracting more foreign business people than ever before. Going global can be daunting and there are always challenges when entering a new market. … Read more

“Brazil: Land of Opportunity” Month

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Welcome to Brazil. Where the clear waters, beautiful people, and the rich sounds of Samba take you to a world like no other.

This month, Translation Source will introduce blog posts focusing on the business opportunities of the Brazilian market. We will give you exclusive access on doing business with Brazil and, as a result, help you put the groundwork for the future. … Read more

Facts about Petrobras

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

 

Industry: oil & gas

Headquarters: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Language:  Portuguese (Brazil)

Petrobras is the largest company in Latin America.

Petrobras was created in 1953 by the Brazilian Government.

Brazilian Government owns 54% Petrobras.

In 1963, Cenpes was created by Petrobras’s Research Center

In 1973, Brazil faced its first oil crisis which nearly bankrupted Petrobras. … Read more

4 reasons not to mix Brazilian translations (i.e. Brazilian Portuguese) with its European Portuguese counterpart

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Referring to a woman as a rapariga might get you a sweet smile in Portugal, but a slap in the face in Brazil. As speakers of English, we know that vocabulary and pronunciation can change across the varieties of a language. … Read more