False friends (false cognates) are a common source of
lexical errors for Portuguese speakers. Analyze the
sentences below and identifying the correct use or
meaning of the highlighted words:
I.The university alumni were invited to the fundraising gala. (Referring to former students/graduates).
II.She is a very ingenious person, always trusting everyone too easily. (Referring to naive/innocent).
III.The doctor prescribed a laxative because the patient was constipated. (Referring to the inability to pass stools).
Is it correct what is stated in:
I.The university alumni were invited to the fundraising gala. (Referring to former students/graduates).
II.She is a very ingenious person, always trusting everyone too easily. (Referring to naive/innocent).
III.The doctor prescribed a laxative because the patient was constipated. (Referring to the inability to pass stools).
Is it correct what is stated in: