Even with different origins, these two languages share terms that are the same
English and Portuguese have many similarities, especially when it comes to words that share the same meaning.
Although English is a language of Germanic origin, some words are practically identical to those of – which have their origins in Latin.
10 words in English that have the same meaning in Portuguese and many don’t know
1. Cinema
Did you know that cinema Is it exactly the same in English and Portuguese? In addition to representing the seventh art, this word originates from the Greek “kinema,” which means movement. It’s the perfect example of how culture unites languages in a universal way.
2. Drama
Whether on stage, on TV or in everyday life, drama it has the same emotional weight in English. The word derives from the Greek “dran,” which means action, and today it is present in several cultural expressions.
3. Real
Surprisingly, real it also doesn’t change between languages. Whether talking about something authentic or about our Brazilian currency, the meaning remains the same, although the pronunciation in English is “ríal.”
4. Capital
This word can indicate both an important city and financial resources. In both languages, capital carries the same meanings, which makes it much easier to understand.
5. Chocolate
Here is a word that is sweet in any language! Chocolate comes from the Nahuatl “xocolatl,” but has been universally adopted to describe that delicacy that no one can resist.
6. Zero
Mathematics has no borders, and zero is proof of that. Whether to count or express the absence of something, this term is used identically in Portuguese and English.
7. Envelope
Although the pronunciation varies – in English it sounds more like “ênvêloupi” – the meaning of envelope as an object used to store correspondence is the same in both languages.
8. Hospital
Health is also universal, and hospital is an example of that. Originating from the Latin “hospitale,” the word is the same in English and Portuguese, symbolizing a place of care and recovery.
9. Animal
Animal is another word that maintains its essence in both languages. Coming from the Latin “animalis,” which means “living being,” it is used identically to refer to all creatures in the animal kingdom.
10. Bacon
Finally, bacon It’s that term that makes us salivate, whether in English or Portuguese. Derived from the Latin “baca,” meaning meat, it is widely used to describe the crunchy deliciousness we love.
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