Proposta de Dicionário Onomasiológico de Expressões Idiomáticas Inglês-Português

Abstract

This work proposes the development of an onomasiological dictionary of English-Portuguese idiomatic expressions, aimed at Brazilian students of English as a foreign language, with a focus on intermediate-level learners. The research starts from the premise that existing pedagogical dictionaries do not provide a sufficiently clear and practical representation of idiomatic expressions. The main goal is to develop a dictionary that addresses these gaps, considering cultural equivalence and onomasiological organization. The specific objectives include: i) discussing a model of dictionary entry that incorporates the necessary information for understanding English idioms, as well as the corresponding expressions in Portuguese; ii) establishing criteria for the classification and grouping of idiomatic expressions into an onomasiological organization; iii) presenting a study of English idiomatic expressions to researchers, teachers, students, and other interested parties, offering a dictionary model that contributes to the teaching and learning process; iv) strengthening research in the fields of Phraseology, Lexicography, and Onomasiology in Brazil. The theoretical foundation is supported by authors such as Saussure ([1916] 2012), Zgusta (1988), Corpas Pastor (1996), Ruiz Gurillo (1997), Cowie (1998), Hartmann and James (1998), Hartmann (1999), Verdelho (1995), Biderman (2005), and Molina García (2006), who provide a basis for the analysis of phraseological units and their applications. The methodology encompasses the analysis of lexicographic studies and corpora, the application of classification and grouping criteria, and the development and evaluation of a dictionary prototype. The hypotheses formulated in this study guided the research towards analyzing the effectiveness of integrating modern lexicographic research with corpus studies, as well as examining the relevance of onomasiological ordering in improving the representation and consultation of idiomatic expressions. Additionally, these hypotheses laid the foundation for evaluating the impact of this approach on students' comprehension and use of these expressions. They served as a starting point for constructing analyses and arguments, guiding data collection and interpretation of the results, which allowed for the verification of the theoretical and practical validity of the investigated methodologies. Onomasiology plays a central role in providing a more intuitive organization of idiomatic expressions, facilitating user search and comprehension. The thesis contributes to the advancement of research in Phraseology and Lexicography, offering a practical and accessible tool for the teaching and learning of English idiomatic expressions.