Portuguese Localization

In order to attract Portuguese customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Portuguese localization. Portuguese localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or Web site for Portugal. Portuguese presents a variety of unique challenges to Portuguese localization professionals.

To ensure a positive reception of your software, Web site, and documentation, it is a good idea to work with an experienced localization company. Your localization service provider should employ native Portuguese teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Portuguese localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

Portuguese Localization: Web site Issues Portuguese Localization Requirements
Color scheme Inoffensive colors for example
Date, time, currency formats Change to standard Portuguese formats
E-commerce payments Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers
Portuguese Localization: Software Issues Portuguese Localization Requirements
Time-to-market Translation memory tools help speed translation
High user expectations Testers should be Portuguese speakers
Portuguese Localization: Documentation Issues Portuguese Localization Requirements
Text length Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction
Printing Portuguese fonts Embed fonts in PDF file for printer

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