Luz
Example: A luz da manhã entrou pela janela do quarto.
Definition
"Luz" refers to the natural or artificial agent that makes things visible. It is the brightness that allows perception, often associated with sunlight or illumination in general. For example, in the phrase 'A luz da manhã entrou pela janela do quarto,' it means the morning light entering the room.
Etymology
The word "luz" comes from the Latin word 'lux,' meaning light. It has been used in Portuguese since ancient times to describe both physical light and metaphorical concepts like knowledge or clarity. Did you know? The root 'lux' is also the origin of the English word 'lucid,' meaning clear or bright.
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