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English in Brazilian Advertisements

English in Brazilian Advertisements. Why have English at all as a writer?. Prestige – less affluent countries look to English as Money Lexical gaps Lexical properties of English Meet demands of people 90% of Brazilian ads are by foreign companies

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English in Brazilian Advertisements

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  1. English in Brazilian Advertisements

  2. Why have English at all as a writer? • Prestige – less affluent countries look to English as Money • Lexical gaps • Lexical properties of English • Meet demands of people • 90% of Brazilian ads are by foreign companies • Why have “foreign” words in English advertisements

  3. Examples • Acne-aid wash • O efeito lifting (lotion) • Coca-cola light • Bella hair fashion • Lacao en spray • Ace sabão em pó (ace powder soap) • Desodorante Nivea Roll-on senstive

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