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False Friends Special Class

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False Friends Special Class

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DefinitionFalse Friends or False Cognates are words in English that usually come from Latin and have similar or exact spelling in Portuguese but differ in meaning, giving a false idea of its real meaning.

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“amass”

The correct is “to mash”

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to amass

Definition: to accumulate a big quantity of something

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“anthem”

The correct is “antenna”

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anthem

Definition: a song that has special importance for a country

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“assist”

The correct is “to watch”

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to assist

Definition: to help someone or support something

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“cafeteria”

The correct is “coffee shop”

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cafeteria

Definition: a self service restaurant

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“carton”

The correct is “card”

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carton

Definition: a box or container made of cardboard

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“china”

Ok, this is a joke... But the correct is “chinese”

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china

Definition: high quality porcelain

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“cigar”

The correct is “cicada”

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cigar

Definition: compact roll of tobacco leaves

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“engaged”

The correct is “committed”

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engaged

Definition: formally agreed to marry

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“exquisite”

The correct is “weird”

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exquisite

Definition: very beautiful and delicate

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“fabric”

The correct is “factory / plant / industry”

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fabric

Definition: material for making clothes

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“grip”

The correct is “flu”

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grip

Definition: to hold very tightly

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“injury”

The correct is “outrage / harm / insult”

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injury

Definition: physical damage to the body

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“limp”

The correct is “to clean”

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to limp

Definition: walk slowly because of a painful leg

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“lunch”

The correct is “sandwich”

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lunch

Definition: meal usually eaten in the middle of the day

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“mayor”

The correct is “bigger”

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mayor

Definition: a person elected to govern the city

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“novel”

The correct is “soap opera”

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novel

Definition: a long story with imaginary characters and events

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“prejudice”

The correct is “loss”

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prejudice

Definition: an ignorant opinion, formed without knowledge

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“preservative”

The correct is “condom”

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preservative

Definition: a chemical used to preserve food

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“push”

The correct is “to pull”

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push

Definition: move something forward by physical force

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“retired”

The correct is “to withdraw”

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retired

Definition: stop working because of having a particular age

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“support”

The correct is “to bear”

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support

Definition: to give moral help; encouragement

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“temper”

The correct is “spice”

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temper

Definition: the ability to become angry very quickly

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