SARAIVA, Z. G.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3409618135525183; SARAIVA, Zumira Gomes.
Abstract:
This paper deals with the formation of the Portuguese lexicon recalling the many transformations
suffered by language considering the processes of change until it reaches what is called today
of Portuguese Language. The internal and external factors will be considered as historical,
social and political issues, so it is extremely important to highlight the strong influence that
Latin America caused the formation of the Portuguese lexicon, taking into account the
observed today, since it was from it that Portuguese originated. The paper proposes a
A study that discusses the direct and indirect influence of vulgar Latin on lexicon formation
from the etymological and semantic point of view that even forgotten or not
known to speakers are responsible for the lexicon currently used. It is discussed as the
This theme is proposed in textbooks and by extension at school. It is proposed from this
conducting a qualitative analysis of the formation of the Portuguese lexicon,
emphasizing which major influences have suffered over the years in their transformations.
To this end, some proposals will be presented to work the theme in class
class. The ideas discussed here are anchored in COUTINHO (2011), ILARI (2006), Teyssier
(2001), to discuss the origins of the Portuguese Language, to semantic discussions, are based on
in the discussions of Ullmann (1964), for analysis will be used Sarmento (2009), in order to
contribute to teaching with regard to word formation. According to
discussions and research conducted it was possible to observe that the work with
words in the final years of elementary school from a diachronic perspective is still little
This is why the need to reflect on this theme is so important. Thus
Simple and effective ways of applying content in the classroom were sought.