O garfo
Example: O garfo está na mesa ao lado do prato.
Definition
"O garfo" refers to a common eating utensil with several narrow tines used to spear and lift food to the mouth. It is typically found alongside knives and spoons on a dining table, as in the phrase: 'O garfo está na mesa ao lado do prato.'
Etymology
The Portuguese word "o garfo" comes from the Latin 'furca,' meaning fork or pitchfork. Over time, this term evolved in Romance languages to refer to the utensil used for eating. Did you know? The design of the fork has changed significantly since its introduction to Europe, becoming more common in Portugal around the 16th century.
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