Learn Portuguese Vocabulary 4

Question 1

What does 'maçã' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

apple

Answer

'Maçã' means apple; it's also seen in 'Maçã do Adão' (Adam's apple).

Question 2

Which word means 'hospital' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

hospital

Answer

'Hospital' is the same in both English and Portuguese, a direct cognate.

Question 3

What does 'trabalho' mean?

Accepted Answer

work

Answer

'Trabalho' means work or job; it's a common false cognate with 'travel.'

Question 4

How do you say 'shirt' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

camisa

Answer

'Camisa' means shirt; 'calça' means pants, 'sapato' shoe, 'chapéu' hat.

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'mesmo'?

Accepted Answer

same/even

Answer

'Mesmo' can mean 'same' or serve as an intensifier meaning 'even' or 'really.'

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