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The English phrase arugula is translated into Portuguese as rúcula. rúcula refers to the herb arugula.

In Portuguese, the phrase for “hot water” is água quente.

In Portuguese, cash is dinheiro vivo.

The English phrase licorice is translated into Portuguese as doce de alcaçuz. doce de alcaçuz refers to the confection made from licorice.

The English phrase “my dear friend” is translated into Portuguese as meu querido amigo.

The English word stress is translated to Portuguese as estresse. This noun refers to emotional pressure.

To knit in Portuguese is tricotar. The verb tricotar describes the action of making fabric from thread or yarn.

In Portuguese, ‘guys’ is translated as galera.

In Portuguese, pumpkin is abóbora. The word refers to the fruit of the pumpkin plant.

The English phrase ‘stupid’ is translated into Portuguese as burro. Burro is an adjective used to describe someone lacking in intelligence.