Understanding False Friends in English and Portuguese

What are 'false friends' in language learning?

• Words that have the same meaning in two languages

• Words that are used in formal settings

• Words that are difficult to pronounce

• Words that sound similar in two languages but have different meanings

In English, what does the word 'cafeteria' refer to?

• A bakery

• A small restaurant

• A lunch room

• A coffee shop

What is the English meaning of the word 'café'?

• A bakery

• A coffee shop

• A small restaurant

• A type of coffee

In English, what does 'pasta' refer to?

• A type of gel

• A type of food

• A type of toothpaste

• A type of drink

What does the word 'dente' mean in English?

• Dental

• Dentist

• Tooth

• Dent

In English, what does 'balcao' sound like and what does it mean?

• Bar, a terrace

• Balcony, a counter

• Bar, a counter

• Balcony, a terrace

What does 'pretender' mean in English?

• To prevent

• To pretend

• To intend

• To protect

What does 'puxar' mean in English?

• Push

• Press

• Poke

• Pull

What is the English equivalent of the Portuguese word 'colar'?

• Cooler

• Color

• Glue

• Collar

What does 'livaria' mean in English?

• Laboratory

• Library

• Bookstore

• Living room