[meteorite-list] Fw: Fw: Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - July 18, 2007

[Jose Campos]

Hi Mike,

I see what you mean . No problems here.
We both read the same captation on the brasilian meteorite - with a 
different mind and culture. That's understandable.
However, both here in Portugal and in Brasil, we speak and write the SAME 
language - not as you said.
In fact, there is,  for many years, an oficial agreement between Portugal 
and Brasil on the rules for the portuguese language, regarding its writting, 
accents, etc.
But I think I know what you mean: It's more like, for instance the english 
spoken in, say, Australia, the UK or the USA.
But that is what makes any language richer.
Best wishes, melhores cumprimentos,
José Campos
Portugal





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Fowler" <mqfowler at mac.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Cc: "Mike Fowler" <mqfowler at mac.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:59 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Fw: Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - July 
18,2007


> Hi " Spacerocksinc ", Anita and List:
>
> Nice meteorite, nice picture! However, the captation should read:
>
> Senhor , not Senór... and Fazenda, not Hacienda.
> In Brasil, they speak/write Portuguese, not Spanish.
>
> José Campos
> Portugal

Senor and Hacienda are Spanish words that have made it into the
English Language.  Since the caption was written in English, I don't
see a problem with the usage, However, not too many English speakers
would know what a Fazenda is!

Of course technically speaking you are correct, and they do speak
Portuguese in Brazil, although not the same Portuguese they speak in
Portugal.

Sincerely,

Mike Fowler
Chicago
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