The Portuguese language presents a series of “pranks” that can disconcert even the most proficient speakers. These often imperceptible differences involve spelling, grammar and semantic, and may result in misconceptions and misinterpretations.

The confusion between similar words, such as “evil” and “bad”, “but” and “more”, “where” and “where”, are examples of these linguistic traps. See then other “pranks” and how to avoid them!

1. A and there are

“A” is a preposition that indicates future time or destination, while “there” is the verb shape “There is” that indicates time past.

2. Assignment and session

“Assignment” refers to the action of giving something, while “Session” indicates the period of a meeting or event, for example.

3. Concert and Repair

“Concert” refers to a musical presentation, while “repair” is the repair of something.

4. Sure

“Mal” is an adverb that is antonym “Well”, while “bad” is an adjective antonym of “good”.

5. But and more

“But” is an adverse conjunction, indicating opposition, while “more” is an adverb of intensity, indicating a larger amount.

6. emerge and immerse

“Emerge” means to emerge or come to light, and “immerse” indica dive or sink.

7. Knight and gentleman

“Knight” is the one who rides on horseback, while “gentleman” refers to an educated and courteous man.

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“Aim” is an adjective to indicate something similar or related, while “in the end” is intention or desire.

9. Where and where

“Where” indicates movement somewhere; “Where” indicates static place.

10. Discriminate and discriminate

“Discriminating” means acquitting of crime, while “discriminating” indicates distinctions or providing unfair treatment.

11. Length and compliance

“Length” refers to the measure of something in the longitudinal sense, while “fulfillment” indicates a greeting or act of fulfilling something.

12. “Meeting to” and “to meet”

“Meeting” expresses opposition, while “meeting” expresses approximation or agreement.