Impossível
Example: É impossível voar sem asas.
Definition
"Impossível" describes something that cannot be done, achieved, or occurs beyond the limits of possibility. For example, the phrase "É impossível voar sem asas" means it is not possible to fly without wings, highlighting an action or event that cannot happen.
Etymology
The word "impossível" comes from Latin roots: the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'possibilis,' meaning 'possible.' Together, they form "impossível," literally meaning 'not possible.' Did you know this word carries the same root as the English 'impossible,' showing the close connection between Romance languages and English?
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