Longe
Example: Ela mora longe da escola e precisa de ônibus.
Definition
"Longe" is an adverb meaning at a great distance in space or time from a particular point or place. It describes something far away, as in the phrase 'She lives far from the school and needs a bus.'
Etymology
The word "longe" comes from Latin 'longe,' which means 'far' or 'at a distance.' It has been used in Portuguese for centuries to indicate spatial or temporal distance. Did you know that its Latin root is also related to the English word 'long,' highlighting the concept of extended length or distance?
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