Brazilian Portuguese. A Bibliometric Approach

Abstract

This article examines studies conducted on Brazilian Portuguese, a variant of Portuguese spoken in Brazil,
which emerged from the interaction of multiple cultures, particularly native, European, and African. Brazilian Portu
guese, distinct from European Portuguese, has gained considerable global relevance in recent years, largely due to the
significant economic, demographic, and migratory growth of Brazil. This rising prestige is reflected in matters related
to language education. The present study analyzes the structure and characteristics of research on Brazilian Portuguese.
The methodology follows bibliometric research guidelines, using Scopus—the largest international database—and the
VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20) for scientific mapping. One notable finding is that publications in this area began
only in 2007 and have increased substantially through 2024. The disciplines most actively contributing to this field are
the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. The research mapping reveals two main thematic axes: one
focused on early education, and the other on the teaching of Brazilian Portuguese to non-native speakers. In conclusion, the growing importance of Brazilian Portuguese is evident, highlighting numerous opportunities to deepen and expand current lines of research—an endeavor that should continue in the future.