adjective/nounpl: bilinguals (noun form)
bilíngue
1. (adjective) Able to speak, write, or use two languages fluently or with proficiency
She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ela é bilíngue em inglês e espanhol.
2. (adjective) Written, published, or conducted in two languages
The conference was bilingual with simultaneous translation.
A conferência foi bilíngue com tradução simultânea.
3. (noun) A person who speaks two languages fluently
As a bilingual, she had advantages in the job market.
Como bilíngue, ela tinha vantagens no mercado de trabalho.
In Brazil, bilingualism is increasingly valued in education and career development, with English-Portuguese bilingualism being most common. In the USA, particularly in NYC and border regions, Spanish-English bilingualism is widespread and culturally significant. The term reflects growing globalization and immigration patterns in both countries.
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