In everyday life, it is common to use words in English, some of which have already become part of everyday vocabulary in Portuguese. However, it is important to point out that there are cases in which we use English words incorrectly, often without realizing it, due to differences in meaning between the Brazilian context and the language original.
Still, something essential needs to be highlighted. Translated words, inserted in other languages, tend to make their meanings and pronunciations more flexible. It is therefore understandable that there is a difference. This does not mean that we speak English wrong, but that English has adapted to the Portuguese language.
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Therefore, there are words that can have broader meanings in the context of English. We separate 4 words that we use in other ways!
4 English words that had their meaning changed in Portuguese
1. printscreen
In Brazil, it is common to use the expression “dar um print” to refer to the act of taking a screenshot. However, in the English language, the correct term for this procedure is “screenshot”. “Print”, in English, means “to print”.
2. Show
In English, musical performances are usually called “concerts”. On the other hand, the word “shows” is often used to refer to TV shows, such as movies and series.
3. home office
In Brazil, it is common to use the expression “home office” to refer to work done from home. This usage differs from the original English meaning. In English, the correct term to refer to work performed outside the company's premises is "remote work".
4. chip
In Brazil, the term popularly known as “cell phone chip” is used to refer to the credit card. subscriber identification, which is entered into mobile devices to access the telephone network cell phone.
However, in English, this accessory is called a “SIM card”, which is an abbreviation of “Subscriber Identity Module card”.
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