Difícil
Example: Este exercício é difícil para iniciantes.
Definition
"Difícil" describes something that is hard to do, understand, or achieve, often requiring great effort, skill, or determination. For example, "Este exercício é difícil para iniciantes" means this exercise is challenging for beginners.
Etymology
The word "difícil" comes from the Latin word 'difficilis,' which combines 'dis-' (meaning 'not') and 'facilis' (meaning 'easy'). It's interesting that "difícil" literally means 'not easy,' perfectly capturing its current meaning in Portuguese.
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