Difference between revisions of "Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/False-Cognates-(English-and-Portuguese)"
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This is a continuation of the lesson on false friends. In this lesson, the false friends in Portuguese and English will be considered. When languages share a complex history, look out for false friends. | This is a continuation of the lesson on false friends. In this lesson, the false friends in Portuguese and English will be considered. When languages share a complex history, look out for false friends. | ||
==Actually, atualmente== | |||
In English actually means ‘in the real sense of it’ or ‘really’. Actually resembles the Portuguese word ‘atualmente’ is be translated as ‘currently’. | In English actually means ‘in the real sense of it’ or ‘really’. Actually resembles the Portuguese word ‘atualmente’ is be translated as ‘currently’. | ||
==Advert, advertir== | |||
Advert is the English word meaning ‘a notice or advertisement’. The Spanish cognate for advert is advertir. Advertir is translated as ‘to advise’. | Advert is the English word meaning ‘a notice or advertisement’. The Spanish cognate for advert is advertir. Advertir is translated as ‘to advise’. | ||
==Agenda, agenda== | |||
These false cognates look frightfully similar and can be very misleading. Thankfully language learners do not encounter words like these often. In English, agenda means ‘a particular plan’. In Portuguese, agenda translates to ‘a diary’. | These false cognates look frightfully similar and can be very misleading. Thankfully language learners do not encounter words like these often. In English, agenda means ‘a particular plan’. In Portuguese, agenda translates to ‘a diary’. | ||
==Alias, alias== | |||
The English ‘alias’ means ‘a codename or nickname’ while the Portuguese ‘alias’ is translated to mean ‘by the way, besides’. | The English ‘alias’ means ‘a codename or nickname’ while the Portuguese ‘alias’ is translated to mean ‘by the way, besides’. | ||
==Alumnus, aluno== | |||
Actually the meanings of these cognates are as close as they get. While alumnus means ‘graduated student of’, aluno means ‘a student or a pupil’. | Actually the meanings of these cognates are as close as they get. While alumnus means ‘graduated student of’, aluno means ‘a student or a pupil’. | ||
==Attend, atender== | |||
Attend means ‘to be present’ and atender means ‘to pick up’. In order to say attend in Portuguese, use the verb ‘comparecer’. | Attend means ‘to be present’ and atender means ‘to pick up’. In order to say attend in Portuguese, use the verb ‘comparecer’. | ||
==Collar, colar== | |||
Collar in English means ‘an item worn around the neck of dogs’. In Portuguese colar means ‘a necklace for humans’. Okay that was a bit similar. | Collar in English means ‘an item worn around the neck of dogs’. In Portuguese colar means ‘a necklace for humans’. Okay that was a bit similar. | ||
==Costume, costume== | |||
These very similar words have very different meanings. The English ‘costume’ means ‘an outfit worn mostly for acting’, while the Portuguese ‘costume’ refers to ‘habits’. | These very similar words have very different meanings. The English ‘costume’ means ‘an outfit worn mostly for acting’, while the Portuguese ‘costume’ refers to ‘habits’. | ||
==Data, data== | |||
Yet another very similar pair. Data in English means ‘unprocessed information’. The word ‘data’ in Portuguese means ‘a date on the calendar’. | Yet another very similar pair. Data in English means ‘unprocessed information’. The word ‘data’ in Portuguese means ‘a date on the calendar’. | ||
==Deception, decepcão== | |||
To say deception in Portuguese the words ‘fraude’ or ‘enganar’ should be used. And not the word decepcão which means ‘disappointment’. | To say deception in Portuguese the words ‘fraude’ or ‘enganar’ should be used. And not the word decepcão which means ‘disappointment’. | ||
==Diversion, diversão== | |||
Diversão does not mean diversion nor is it related to it. Diversão means ‘fun’. Diversion on the other hand can be translated to ‘desvio’ in Portuguese. | Diversão does not mean diversion nor is it related to it. Diversão means ‘fun’. Diversion on the other hand can be translated to ‘desvio’ in Portuguese. | ||
This list will be continued in subsequent lessons. | This list will be continued in subsequent lessons. | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 13 February 2019
Learning a language can be a bit annoying at times. Imagine just hearing a word in a language that is completely foreign to you and saying, “Wow! I know the meaning of that word.” Then you decide to use it in a sentence after a while and in doing so you get raised eyebrows and pursed lips. Perhaps the word just used was a false cognate.
This is a continuation of the lesson on false friends. In this lesson, the false friends in Portuguese and English will be considered. When languages share a complex history, look out for false friends.
Actually, atualmente
In English actually means ‘in the real sense of it’ or ‘really’. Actually resembles the Portuguese word ‘atualmente’ is be translated as ‘currently’.
Advert, advertir
Advert is the English word meaning ‘a notice or advertisement’. The Spanish cognate for advert is advertir. Advertir is translated as ‘to advise’.
Agenda, agenda
These false cognates look frightfully similar and can be very misleading. Thankfully language learners do not encounter words like these often. In English, agenda means ‘a particular plan’. In Portuguese, agenda translates to ‘a diary’.
Alias, alias
The English ‘alias’ means ‘a codename or nickname’ while the Portuguese ‘alias’ is translated to mean ‘by the way, besides’.
Alumnus, aluno
Actually the meanings of these cognates are as close as they get. While alumnus means ‘graduated student of’, aluno means ‘a student or a pupil’.
Attend, atender
Attend means ‘to be present’ and atender means ‘to pick up’. In order to say attend in Portuguese, use the verb ‘comparecer’.
Collar, colar
Collar in English means ‘an item worn around the neck of dogs’. In Portuguese colar means ‘a necklace for humans’. Okay that was a bit similar.
Costume, costume
These very similar words have very different meanings. The English ‘costume’ means ‘an outfit worn mostly for acting’, while the Portuguese ‘costume’ refers to ‘habits’.
Data, data
Yet another very similar pair. Data in English means ‘unprocessed information’. The word ‘data’ in Portuguese means ‘a date on the calendar’.
Deception, decepcão
To say deception in Portuguese the words ‘fraude’ or ‘enganar’ should be used. And not the word decepcão which means ‘disappointment’.
Diversion, diversão
Diversão does not mean diversion nor is it related to it. Diversão means ‘fun’. Diversion on the other hand can be translated to ‘desvio’ in Portuguese.
This list will be continued in subsequent lessons.