False Friends

Falsos Amigos

Introduction

Introdução

While linguists call these false cognates, false friends refer to words that sound like English words but have different meanings in Portuguese.

It's important to learn these well, because using them incorrectly can be embarrassing.

Vocabulary

Vocabulário

Play divertir
to amuse to have fun
Play resumir
to summarize

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