Understanding Commonly Misused Words

The video tutorial discusses common words that are often misused in Portuguese, explaining their correct meanings and providing examples. It covers words like 'latente', 'assertivo', 'jovial', and phrases like 'ao encontro de'. The tutorial aims to clarify these misunderstandings and improve language accuracy.

What is the correct meaning of the word 'latente'?

• Evident

• Hidden

• Loud

• Visible

Which word should be used to describe something that is correct?

• Jovial

• Latente

• Certeiro

• Assertivo

What does the word 'jovial' mean?

• Young

• Serious

• Old

• Cheerful

What does the phrase 'ao encontro de' mean?

• To disagree with

• To avoid

• To meet with

• To collide with

What does 'literalmente' mean?

• Figuratively

• Almost

• Literally

• Metaphorically

What is the correct term for a product that kills bacteria?

• Espermicida

• Antibacteriano

• Bactericida

• Antibactericida

How should 'nada a ver' be correctly written?

• Nada haver

• Nada a ver

• Nada ver

• Nada de ver

What does 'ratificar' mean?

• To correct

• To confirm

• To assume

• To presume

What is the correct meaning of 'assumir' in Portuguese?

• To assume

• To guess

• To suppose

• To take on

What does 'em detrimento de' mean?

• In detriment of

• In favor of

• In addition to

• In support of