linguagem
Portuguese
Etymology
From Old Portuguese lenguage, borrowed from Old Occitan lenguatge, from Vulgar Latin *linguāticum, from Classical Latin lingua.
Pronunciation
Noun
linguagem f (plural linguagens)
- language (the general system or concept of communication using words, symbols or gestures)
- language (wording, choice of words; style)
- language (a particular language used by a group of people, spoken or written)
- jargon (language characteristic of a particular group)
- (computing) programming language
Usage notes
While linguagem can have the meaning of língua it is often used to refer to language in more general terms, similar to the distinction of langage and langue in French.
Synonyms
- (particular language): língua
- (choice of words): estilo
- (language characteristic of a particular group): gíria
- (programming language): linguagem de programação
Derived terms
- linguageiro
- linguajar
Related terms
- linguagem corporal
- linguagem de programação
- linguagem de computador
- língua (a spoken language)
Further reading
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