Portuguese has words that can mean totally different things depending on the country. If you are learning European Portuguese, be careful what you say if you go to Brazil. It usually can turn out to be a hilarous misunderstanding. But sometimes you can get into some serious trouble!
Here are some examples:
Word | Meaning in Portugal | Meaning in Brazil |
---|---|---|
Apelido | last name | nickname |
Cacete | type of bread | slap / punch |
Camisola | t-shirt | women's sleepwear |
Durex | condom | adhesive tape |
Pica | injection | penis |
Propina | tuition fee | bribe |
Puto | young boy | male prostitute / little money |
Rapariga | young girl | female prostitute |
Rola | type of bird | penis |