Certo
Example: Eu cheguei certo na hora da reunião.
Definition
"Certo" as an adverb means arriving or happening at the correct or expected time, without delay. For example, in the sentence "Eu cheguei certo na hora da reunião," it indicates arriving exactly on time for the meeting.
Etymology
The word "certo" comes from the Latin 'certus,' meaning fixed, settled, or sure. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to express certainty and correctness, including the notion of something happening at the right moment. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'certain.'
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