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I asked the following question to four Portuguese\/English language experts in Brazil:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Na cultura e linguagem inglesas, a express\u00e3o \u201cgood evening\u201d \u00e9 usada para saudar algu\u00e9m pela primeira vez durante a noite e a express\u00e3o \u201cgood night\u201d \u00e9 usada para dizer adeus a algu\u00e9m durante a noite.<\/p>

In the above sentence, is the use of the word “inglesas” correct? or is it supposed to be “inglesa”? <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here are their responses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it is correct with “s” because it refers to two things. The adjective receives the plural too in Portuguese. – Emerson Pereira – Sao Paulo<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Correct. Several kinds of Englishes: American\/British\/Caribbean\/African to name but a few. – Paulo da Mata – Rondonopolis<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It is weird. I’d use, “na cultura anglo-americana” and “na l\u00edngua inglesa.” Only one of them at a time. Besides, we do not say “linguagem inglesa.” “L\u00edngua inglesa” is used in such case, instead. You can use either singular or plural forms in this case. We Brazilians often prefer the singular form, though – since the plural one sounds awkward. Jerry Mill – Rondonopolis<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The correct is “inglesa.” The US, CA, UK, Australia and all countries that speak English use this expression good evening and good night? If yes, you can use the singular form (inglesa) to mean all the culture and language English as one. – Francielle Zucolota – Rio de Janeiro<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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