Educado

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

Looks like: Educated

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

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Balcão Actually means 'counter' — in a shop, bar or bank. A balcony is uma varanda.
Polvo Actually means 'octopus'. For powder, say pó.
Jornal Actually means 'newspaper'. For a personal journal (diary), say diário.
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