Depois
Example: Depois do almoço, vamos brincar no parque.
Definition
"Depois" is an adverb used to indicate that something happens after a particular event or time. For example, in the sentence "Depois do almoço, vamos brincar no parque," it means 'after lunch,' showing the sequence of actions.
Etymology
The word "depois" comes from the Latin phrase 'de post,' meaning 'from after.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to the single word "depois," commonly used to express the concept of 'after' or 'later.' Did you know that "depois" is often one of the first temporal adverbs learned by Portuguese speakers?
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