Jornal

Meaning: Actually means 'newspaper'. For a personal journal (diary), say diário.

Language: Portuguese

Literally: journal

Category: Everyday

Origin: From Latin diurnalis via French journal — Portuguese kept the printed-news meaning.

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• Bekommen — Actually means 'to receive' or 'to get'. To become is werden.
• Rat — Actually means 'advice' or 'counsel'. A rat (the rodent) is eine Ratte.
• Ropa — Actually means 'clothes'. A rope is una cuerda.
• Once — Actually means 'eleven'. For once (one time), say una vez.
• Monnaie — Actually means 'change' or 'coins'. Money in general is l'argent.
• Pasta — Actually means 'folder' or 'briefcase'. Pasta (the food) is massa.

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• Polvo — Actually means 'octopus'. For powder, say pó.

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