O relógio
Example: O relógio na parede marca as horas certinhas.
Definition
"O relógio" is a noun in Portuguese that refers to a clock, a device used to measure and display the time. It can be a wall clock, wristwatch, or any instrument designed to indicate hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds, helping people keep track of time.
Etymology
The word "o relógio" comes from the Latin 'horologium,' which means 'instrument to tell the hour.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to refer to clocks and watches. Did you know? The original term combines 'hora' (hour) and 'logos' (word or reason), highlighting its purpose to 'speak' the time.
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