Desde
Example: Eu moro aqui desde o ano passado.
Definition
"Desde" is a Portuguese preposition used to indicate the starting point of an action or event in time or space. For example, in the phrase "Eu moro aqui desde o ano passado," it shows that living here began in the past year and continues to the present.
Etymology
The Portuguese word "desde" comes from the Latin phrase "de inde," meaning "from there." It evolved over time into "desde" in Portuguese, maintaining its role to express origin or starting points. Did you know that "desde" is closely related to the Spanish "desde," sharing the same Latin roots?
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