Portuguese Loanwords in English
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The word 'albino' comes from the Portuguese 'albino.' What Latin root does it derive from?
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Give your memory a workout with Portuguese Loanwords in English: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From albino to marmalade, explore the surprising Portuguese roots of many English words shaped by global exploration! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
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1. The word 'albino' comes from the Portuguese 'albino.' What Latin root does it derive from?
Answer: Albus (white)
2. Which English word for a type of orange preserve comes from the Portuguese 'marmelo' (quince)?
Answer: Marmalade
3. The word 'fetish' entered English from the Portuguese 'feitico.' What did 'feitico' originally mean?
Answer: A charm or sorcery
4. Which English word for a type of social caste system came through Portuguese contact with India?
Answer: Caste
5. The word 'cobra' comes from the Portuguese 'cobra de capello.' What does this phrase mean?
Answer: Snake with a hood
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