Continuar
Example: Vou continuar estudando português todos os dias.
Definition
"Continuar" means to persist in an action or state without stopping, especially to carry on doing something that was already in progress. For example, in the phrase 'Vou continuar estudando português todos os dias,' it means to keep studying Portuguese every day.
Etymology
The word "continuar" comes from the Latin verb 'continuare,' which means 'to join together or to continue.' It is formed from 'continuus,' meaning 'uninterrupted,' combined with the verb suffix '-are.' Did you know? The idea of continuity behind "continuar" highlights the connection between moments in time without interruption.
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