The English word 'pull' is often confused by Brazilians because of its visual similarity to 'pular'. On a door, what does the sign 'PULL' instruct you to do?
To push the door away from you (empurrar).
To lock the door (trancar).
To jump over the door (pular).
To hold the door towards you (puxar).
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This is a classic example of a false cognate that can cause practical problems. 'Pull' in English means 'puxar'. The opposite action, 'empurrar', is 'push' in English. The visual similarity to 'pular' (to jump) is purely coincidental.
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