Jornal
Meaning: Actually means 'newspaper'. For a personal journal (diary), say diário.
Language: Portuguese
Looks like: journal
Category: Everyday
Origin: From Latin diurnalis via French journal — Portuguese kept the printed-news meaning.
More false friends — Everyday
- 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.
More Portuguese false friends
- Puxe — Actually means 'pull' — the imperative of puxar. The door sign telling you to push says e…
- Esquisito — Actually means 'strange', 'weird' or 'odd'. For exquisite, say requintado.
- Livraria — Actually means 'bookshop'. A library is uma biblioteca.
- Costume — Actually means 'custom' or 'habit'. Como de costume = as usual. An outfit is um traje or…
- Educado — Actually means 'polite' or 'well-mannered'. For educated (schooled), say instruído.
- Balcão — Actually means 'counter' — in a shop, bar or bank. A balcony is uma varanda.
From our idioms
- cair em saco roto — Words or advice that fail to reach their intended audience; to be ignored or dismissed.
- ás na manga — A hidden advantage or resource held in reserve to be revealed when needed.
- matar cachorro a grito — To be extremely poor or destitute.