Portuguese

The English word river is rio in Portuguese. The word is used to describe a large stream which drains a landmass.

The Portuguese word for lunchbox is marmita. A lunchbox is a container used for transporting meals.

The English word ‘myth’ is translated into Portuguese as mito.

In Portuguese, the English word “clause” (as a separate part of a contract) is translated as cláusula.

The Portuguese word for sink (noun) is pia. pia is the most common word used to describe a sink in both European and Brazilian Portuguese.

The English word “breeder” (referring to a professional) is translated into Portuguese as criador.

In Brazilian Portuguese “ketchup” is ketchup, borrowed directly from English. You may also see the spelling catchup, and the word is masculine: o ketchup.

The English word ‘artist’ is translated into Portuguese as artista. The primary meaning of artista is a person who creates art.

The English word ‘apple’ is maçã in Portuguese. maçã refers to the fruit of Malus domestica.

In Brazil “home” is casa, and “at home” is em casa. The word lar is more poetic and means the home as a family place.