Essential Portuguese Vocabulary Quiz

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1. What is the opposite of 'withsin'?

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The correct opposite of 'withsin' is 'withoutsin', indicating the absence of sin.

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Essential Portuguese Vocabulary Quiz - Quiz

Explore essential Portuguese vocabulary through this engaging collection of words. Perfect for enhancing language skills, this quiz offers a practical approach to learning new terms, aiding in effective communication and comprehension for learners of Portuguese.

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2. What is the Portuguese word for 'boys'?

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In Portuguese, 'garotos' is the correct translation for 'boys'. While 'rapazes', 'meninos', and 'crianças' all relate to children or young males, they do not specifically mean 'boys'.

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3. Dejar

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The correct translation of 'dejar' is 'to leave, allow, let' in English. The incorrect answers do not match the meaning of 'dejar.'

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4. What does 'Porra' translate to in English?

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Porra is a Spanish slang term that is used similarly to the English swear words 'fuck' and 'damn it'. It is a strong expletive that expresses frustration or anger.

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5. What is pica?

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Pica is a psychological disorder that involves consuming items that have no nutritional value, such as dirt or paper.

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6. What is the expression used when someone hears something but doesn't quite understand or needs clarification?

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The correct expression used in such situations is 'huh? what? eh?' to signify confusion and the need for further clarification.

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7. Lazer

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The correct spelling of the word is leisure, meaning free time or relaxation. The incorrect spellings provided are variations that are commonly misspelled but do not match the correct spelling of leisure.

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8. Procurar

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The correct translation of 'procurar' is 'search', as it refers to looking for something.

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9. What is the correct translation of 'partir'?

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The word 'partir' in Spanish is commonly translated to 'leave' in English. The other options given are not the correct translations of 'partir'.

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10. Hoje

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The word 'hoje' translates to 'today' in English. While 'tomorrow' and 'yesterday' refer to the days after and before today, 'now' is a synonym for 'currently' or 'at the moment'.

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11. What is the meaning of 'tirar'?

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The correct meaning of 'tirar' is 'to take' or 'to remove', not any of the other options provided.

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12. What is the English translation of the Spanish word 'generar'?

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The Spanish word 'generar' can be translated to English as 'generate' or 'create'. The incorrect answers 'build', 'explore', and 'destroy' do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'generar'.

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13. Translate 'alugado' to English.

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The correct translation of 'alugado' is 'rented', as in a rented apartment or car.

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14. What is the translation of 'vermelho' into English?

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The color 'vermelho' in Portuguese translates to 'red' in English.

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15. What is the meaning of 'priminho'?

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The correct translation of 'priminho' is 'cousin'. In Portuguese, 'primo' means cousin and by adding the suffix '-inho', it conveys a sense of affection or closeness, similar to the English term 'cousin dear'.

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16. What is the correct translation of 'ajudar' in Spanish?

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The correct translation of 'ajudar' in Spanish is 'ayudar', which means 'to help' in English. 'Ayudarse' and 'ayucar' are not accurate translations, while 'helpear' is not a valid word in Spanish.

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17. What is the Spanish translation of the word 'pelo'?

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The correct translation of 'pelo' in Spanish is 'por el', which means 'for the' in English. This prepositional phrase is used to indicate possession or describe the material something is made of.

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18. What is the meaning of the Spanish word 'charme'?

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The correct meaning of 'charme' in Spanish is 'charm' or 'enchantment'. It refers to the quality of being attractive or delightful.

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19. Surge (surgir)

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The correct answer 'to appear, arise, emerge' aligns with the meaning of the word 'surge' which refers to a sudden powerful forward or upward movement.

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20. What is the meaning of 'chegar'?

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The correct meaning of 'chegar' is 'to arrive', which is the action of reaching a destination.

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21. What is the Spanish translation of the word 'perfect'?

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In Spanish, the word 'perfect' is translated as 'perfecto'. The other options are not the correct translations of the word 'perfect.'

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22. What is the correct way to spell the word 'the' in English?

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The correct spelling of the word 'the' in English is 'the'. The other options provided do not represent the correct spelling of the word.

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23. What does 'achar' mean?

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In this context, 'achar' means to think or believe, not to eat, sleep, or run.

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What is the opposite of 'withsin'?
What is the Portuguese word for 'boys'?
Dejar
What does 'Porra' translate to in English?
What is pica?
What is the expression used when someone hears something but doesn't...
Lazer
Procurar
What is the correct translation of 'partir'?
Hoje
What is the meaning of 'tirar'?
What is the English translation of the Spanish word 'generar'?
Translate 'alugado' to English.
What is the translation of 'vermelho' into English?
What is the meaning of 'priminho'?
What is the correct translation of 'ajudar' in Spanish?
What is the Spanish translation of the word 'pelo'?
What is the meaning of the Spanish word 'charme'?
Surge (surgir)
What is the meaning of 'chegar'?
What is the Spanish translation of the word 'perfect'?
What is the correct way to spell the word 'the' in English?
What does 'achar' mean?
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