Comments on: Stuck Between a First World and a Third World Country

By: James

James — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 21:57:52 +0000

In reply to Abigail.

“Brasil” is the Brazillian spelling. In Portuguese and Brazillian Portuguese (Brazil was colonised by the Portuguese) the pronunciation of ‘S’s is phonetically closer to ‘Z’ when compared to English pronunciation, hence why we spell it with a ‘Z’ rather than with the original ‘S’. When spoken in either language it sound roughly the same. Abigail.. go read a book or two.

By: Thaissa

Thaissa — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 04:57:26 +0000

In reply to Abigail. Brasil. BraZil is the English spelling, the original spelling is BraSil.

By: ChristopherATL

ChristopherATL — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:35:38 +0000

In reply to Rita. LOL!

By: Alici

Alici — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:37:57 +0000

Well written article.. And so true, after living in Brasil for many years one really can feel the country teetering in between these two realities.

For the record..
Brasil is absolutely spelled with a “s”.. ask any Brasileiro.
Brazil with a “z” is the English / Americano spelling.

By: Rita

Rita — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:10:58 +0000

Everyone hail to professor Abigail for a wonderful contribution to the world of political science.

By: Abigail

Abigail — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:20:24 +0000

BraZil is spelled with a Z not a S

Yes: Brazil
No: Brasil