The Basic Dictionary of the Portuguese Language adheres to the rules of the new Orthographic Agreement and aims to assist students, teachers, parents, and guardians during this transition phase to the new spelling.
Specifically dedicated to the 1st and 2nd cycles of Basic Education, this work records the words that appear in textbooks and support materials used at this educational level.
More than 17,000 words are defined using a precise and very clear language, which is essential considering that consulting dictionaries is part of the Basic Education curriculum and that this dictionary is the reference work in public and private schools.

This edition:
includes the syllabic division of the entries, as well as the indication of the stressed syllable;
records concrete examples and additional information that help to fully understand the meaning(s) of the entries, broadening the knowledge of younger students and sparking their curiosity and interest in reality and language.
At the end of the definitions, more than 1,500 synonyms and antonyms allow for vocabulary enrichment and understanding of how Portuguese works, while numerous verbal constructions assist students in using their language correctly.
More than 100 explanatory notes clarify frequent doubts and highlight particularities of the Portuguese language and the new spelling.
With a list of words whose spelling changes with the Orthographic Agreement and an appendix of grammar and verbs, this is the ideal dictionary for younger learners to take their first steps in learning the Portuguese language.