Ainda
Example: Eu ainda não terminei meu dever de casa.
Definition
"Ainda" is an adverb in Portuguese used to indicate that an action or state has not yet been completed or has continued up to the present time. For example, in the sentence "Eu ainda não terminei meu dever de casa," it expresses that the homework is not finished yet.
Etymology
The Portuguese adverb "ainda" originates from the Latin word "adhuc," which means 'up to this time' or 'still.' Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved in Portuguese to become "ainda." Did you know that this word helps convey ongoing or incomplete actions, making it very useful for expressing time-related nuances?
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