Educado

Meaning: Actually means 'polite' or 'well-mannered'. For educated (schooled), say instruído.

Language: Portuguese

Literally: educated

Category: Feelings

Origin: Portuguese ties educação to upbringing rather than schooling: bem-educado means well brought up, not well read.

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