When translating from English into Port… (UNIVALI 2025)

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When translating from English into Portuguese, certain idiomatic expressions resist literal transfer due to cultural specificity. According to modern translation theory, which strategy best addresses cases where semantic equivalence is impossible, but functional equivalence can be achieved?

AWord-for-word translation, focusing on lexical fidelity rather than communicative value.BCultural substitution, replacing the expression with one that produces a similar pragmatic effect in the target culture.CLoan translation, keeping the original form and adapting only the grammar.DLiteral translation, maintaining the original wording regardless of meaning loss.

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