multilingual text
[/ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl tɛkst/]
nounpl: multilingual texts
texto multilíngue
1. A written document, passage, or body of text that contains content in two or more languages
The United Nations publishes multilingual texts to ensure all member states can understand official documents.
As Nações Unidas publicam textos multilíngues para garantir que todos os estados-membros entendam os documentos oficiais.
2. A text designed to be read or understood by speakers of different languages simultaneously
The conference program was a multilingual text with sections in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
O programa da conferência era um texto multilíngue com seções em inglês, espanhol e português.
3. In linguistics and translation studies, a document that serves comparative or translation purposes across multiple languages
Scholars use multilingual texts as valuable resources for contrastive linguistic analysis.
Os estudiosos usam textos multilíngues como recursos valiosos para análise linguística contrastiva.
In Brazil, multilingual texts are increasingly common in tech startups, international corporations, and academic institutions in major cities. The concept reflects Brazil's growing role in global commerce and its immigrant heritage. In the USA, multilingual texts are particularly important in educational settings, government services, and multicultural organizations serving immigrant communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak in tongues (metaphorical expression for multilingual communication)
lost in translation (related to challenges with multilingual texts)
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