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Desenrascanço

(Portuguese) Literally, “disentanglement,” this is used in Portugal to describe the act of disentangling oneself from a difficult situation by using all available means to solve the problem. Often used to describe getting something done at the very last minute.

Universally relatable words from languages around the world — with no direct equivalents.


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Ahonen & Lamberg is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Paris. Founded in 2006 by Finnish designers Anna Ahonen and Katariina Lamberg, the studio concentrates on art direction, creative consultancy, and graphic design.

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