Portuguese

In Portuguese, the English phrase “really” can be translated in several ways depending on the context. The default form is realmente.

The Portuguese word for plantain is banana-da-terra.

The English word “pomegranate” is romã in Portuguese. romã refers to the fruit of the Punica granatum.

The English word starch is amido in Portuguese. In a culinary or biological context, amido refers specifically to the carbohydrate starch.

The English phrase ‘rust’ is translated into Portuguese as ferrugem. ferrugem is a noun used to describe the result of oxidation on metal.

The English phrase ‘entertainment’ is translated into Portuguese as entretenimento.

The English word ‘temper’ can be translated into Portuguese as temperamento.

The English phrase “I am English” is translated into Portuguese as eu sou inglês.

The English phrase poker can be translated into Portuguese as pôquer or póquer. The term refers to the card game.

The English word toaster is torradeira in Portuguese. torradeira refers to a device used for toasting bread.