Banco de questões: Vocabulário: False Friends

What mistake did Sarah make when she wanted to 'assist' a class in Madrid?

In the field of language learning, 'false friends' refer to words that look or sound similar in two languages, but have different meanings. For example, the English word 'eventually' does not mean 'eventualmente' in Portuguese, which means 'sometimes' or 'possibly'. Identify a pair of false friends between English and Portuguese, and explain how the meanings of these words can lead to misunderstandings in a theoretical context. Discuss a scenario in which a misinterpretation of these words could have significant consequences, providing a detailed analysis of the potential impact.

In English, there are several words that look or sound similar to Portuguese words, but their meanings are completely different. These words are known as 'false friends'. For example, the English word 'library' means a place where books are kept and can be borrowed, but the Portuguese word 'livraria' actually means a bookstore. Identify and explain the meaning of three false friends in English that could potentially confuse Portuguese speakers, and provide a brief historical context on how these words might have developed different meanings despite their apparent similarities.

Leia o trecho do poema a seguir e considere o uso de vocabulário em inglês: "She embraced the audience with her enthusiasm, creating an intimate atmosphere where everyone felt like part of a grand family reunion. Despite the overwhelming emotion, she maintained her composure, a true testament to her professionalism." No contexto do poema, a palavra "intimate" é um exemplo de falso cognato. Qual das opções abaixo representa o significado mais preciso dessa palavra em inglês, considerando o seu uso no trecho e o contexto cultural e social em que ela se insere?

Em um artigo sobre experiências de intercâmbio, um estudante brasileiro comentou: "Eu estava muito animado para conhecer meu novo colégio, mas fiquei surpreso quando percebi que os 'costumes' da escola eram bem diferentes do que eu imaginava." Considerando o contexto acima, qual é o falso cognato presente na frase e seu significado correto em inglês?