Brazilian Sign Language

Brazilian Sign Language, also known as "Libras" (, from "ngua Brasileira de Sinais" ) and previously known as LSB, LGB or LSCB (Brazilian Cities Sign Language), is the language of the deaf communities of urban Brazil, or the area concentrating 85-90% of its population.

Read more about Brazilian Sign Language:  Recognition and Status, Alphabet, Deaf and Sign Language Organizations, Classification

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