Perto
Example: A escola fica perto da minha casa.
Definition
"Perto" is an adverb used in Portuguese to indicate that something is close in distance or proximity. For example, in the sentence 'A escola fica perto da minha casa,' it means the school is located close to the speaker's house.
Etymology
The Portuguese word "perto" comes from the Latin word 'prope,' meaning 'near' or 'close.' Over time, it evolved into the current form in Portuguese, retaining its original meaning related to proximity. Did you know? The word 'perto' is commonly used in everyday speech to describe physical closeness.
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