False Friends English - Portuguese

  1. My apartment has a big __________________.

• balcony

• counter

In a shop, the salesperson works behind the __________________.

• balcony

• counter

Public schools need more __________________ from the government.

• application

• investment

You must fill out an __________________ form when you apply for a job.

• application

• investment

My father works at a toy __________________.

• fabric

• factory

Cotton is one type of __________________.

• fabric

• factory

She’s really __________________ - she gets an A on every test!

• expert

• smart

He’s an __________________ rock climber – he’s been doing for 10 years.

• expert

• smart

Organic food is healthier and has less __________________.

• preservatives

• condoms

Using __________________ prevents sexually transmitted diseases.

• preservatives

• condoms