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15 False Friends in European Portuguese - Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Summary by Portugal.com
Portuguese may look familiar to English speakers on the surface, but it hides a few sneaky surprises. False friends, which are those innocent-looking terms that look like English words but mean something totally different, can catch even long-time learners off guard. Even when you’re trying to impress a local, order lunch, or just get through a door, these words can betray you in a split second. Source
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Portugal.com broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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