Subtitles should ensure that the emotional connection between the indigenous people and their land is translated with maximum respect and gravity. ⏱️ 4. Technical Constraints for Subtitling (Legendas)
: Words like Candamo (the hidden paradise) should be kept as proper nouns without forced translation. Ainbo Legendas Portuguese (BR)
: Keep lines to a maximum of 37 to 40 characters per line. : Keep lines to a maximum of 37 to 40 characters per line
Words surrounding the destruction of the jungle should use clear, evocative Brazilian Portuguese terms like desmatamento (deforestation), preservação (preservation), and ancestralidade (ancestry/heritage). At its core, Ainbo is a story about
: Guide spirits like Dillo the armadillo and Vaca the tapir should retain their fun, approachable names in the text, ensuring younger audiences can follow along easily.
At its core, Ainbo is a story about defending nature from exploitation. The vocabulary chosen for the subtitles needs to reflect this weight.
Subtitles need to reflect the personality of the characters rather than providing stiff, literal translations.