Seguro
Example: É importante usar um cinto seguro no carro.
Definition
"Seguro" as an adjective means safe or secure, indicating something that is free from danger or risk. For example, in the phrase "É importante usar um cinto seguro no carro," it emphasizes the importance of using a seatbelt that ensures safety while driving.
Etymology
The word "seguro" comes from the Latin word 'securus,' which means free from care or safe. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe something reliable or protected. Did you know? The root 'se-' means without, and 'cura' means care or worry, so "seguro" literally means without worry.
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