False Friends — Portuguese vs English

Words that look familiar but diverge in meaning—great for viral mind-blowing moments. Pairs Brazilian Portuguese glosses with clear English senses; also helps Spanish speakers spot cross-language traps.

English → Portuguese (BR)12 cards

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actually ≠ atualmente — actually = na verdade; currently = atualmente
Back
atenção ao falso cognato
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pretend ≠ pretender — pretend = fingir; pretender = to intend
Back
fingir vs pretender
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library ≠ livraria — library = biblioteca; bookstore = livraria
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biblioteca vs livraria
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sensible ≠ sensível — sensible = sensato; sensitive = sensível
Back
sensato vs sensível
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sympathetic ≠ simpático — sympathetic = solidário; nice = simpático
Back
solidário vs simpático
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parents ≠ parentes — parents = pais; relatives = parentes
Back
pais vs parentes
Front
fabric ≠ fábrica — fabric = tecido; factory = fábrica
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tecido vs fábrica
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novel ≠ novela — novel = romance (livro); soap opera = novela
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romance vs novela
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exit ≠ êxito — exit = saída; success = êxito
Back
saída vs êxito
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college ≠ colégio — college = faculdade/universidade; school = colégio (often)
Back
faculdade vs colégio
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push (Git) ≠ só empurrar — push = enviar commits ao remoto
Back
jargão de dev
Front
data — IT data vs PT “data” (calendar date)
Back
contexto: dados vs dia/mês