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empréstimo — meaning in English

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English meaning

loan noun A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
loanword noun A word borrowed by one language from another.

Senses

empréstimo is used for these senses in English:

loanword A word directly taken into one language from another one.

loan — full definition

noun A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
verb To lend something to someone for temporary use.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

emprestar estrangeirismo