Topic: Portuguese

"The bench"

Translation:O banco

April 9, 2013

7 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/Jackie-da-China

    what is the "the bench"?I think it means"a bancada"

    April 9, 2013
    https://www.duolingo.com/Paulenrique
    Mod

      Banco = bench, seat, bank / bancada = row of seats, group of benches, people seated on benches (maybe for rating, for example) seats in a stadium or circus. Right?

      April 9, 2013
      https://www.duolingo.com/Jackie-da-China

        I'm confused.In my opinion,banco=bank,,,,,,,bancada=bench

        April 9, 2013
        https://www.duolingo.com/Paulenrique
        Mod

          No, it's not. O banco da cidade é na esquina = the city bank is on the corner. Há muitos bancos na praça = there are many benches in the square. Its the same. You notice by the context ;)

          April 9, 2013
          https://www.duolingo.com/Jackie-da-China

            ok,I will notice it.

            April 11, 2013
            https://www.duolingo.com/Paulenrique
            Mod

              ;) over the time it's get easier....

              April 11, 2013
              https://www.duolingo.com/Mesmorino

                Without context, this could mean either bank or bench

                March 18, 2014
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