Trabalhar
Example: Eu gosto de trabalhar no jardim aos sábados.
Definition
"Trabalhar" means to engage in physical or mental effort in order to achieve a purpose or result, typically related to employment or tasks. For example, "Eu gosto de trabalhar no jardim aos sábados" means enjoying working in the garden on Saturdays.
Etymology
The Portuguese word "trabalhar" comes from the Latin word "tripaliare," which originally meant to torture using a device called a 'tripalium.' Over time, the meaning shifted to signify strenuous effort or labor, eventually evolving into the modern sense of working.
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