“Date” is another word in the English language that can be used as a noun or a verb. It is important to pay special attention to the context when using this word because it can have a variety of meanings when used as a noun.
Fortunately, “date” really has only two meanings when used as a verb which makes things a little less confusing, but it is still important that the beginning learner of English pay attention to the context to ensure that he is employing the correct usage.
Since it is less complicated, let’s start with how “date” is used as a verb. Quite simply, “date” as a verb can mean “namorar.” Here is an example:
You are only 15 years old; you are not ready to date yet.
Another way “date” is used as a verb is to mean “datar.” Here is an example:
One way scientists date rocks is through the radioactive dating method.
As previously mentioned, “date” used as a noun has several different meanings. One of the most common translations of this word is “data” which refers to a specific day of the year. Here is an example:
Does anyone know what the date is today?
Another meaning of “date” is “a pre-arranged meeting between a boyfriend and girlfriend.” This word would best be translated as “encontro.” Here is an example:
He asked her out on a date and she said no.
Finally, “date” can be translated as “tâmara”.” Here is an example:
For breakfast, I like to put dates on my cereal.
Here are some more examples of how this word is used:
http://www.calendardate.com/todays.htm In this case, “date” means “data.”
http://www.slate.com/id/2244851/ (see 2nd line of article) Here it is used as “encontro”
http://www.datesaregreat.com/ (see title- Here it means “tâmara)
