A ligação
Example: A ligação entre as duas cidades é rápida e segura.
Definition
"A ligação" refers to the connection or link between two points, places, or concepts, often implying a route or means of communication that allows fast and secure interaction, as in the phrase 'A ligação entre as duas cidades é rápida e segura.'
Etymology
The word "a ligação" comes from the Portuguese verb 'ligar,' meaning 'to bind' or 'to connect.' It evolved into a noun to denote the act or result of connecting. The root 'lig-' traces back to Latin 'ligare,' which means 'to tie' or 'to bind.' Did you know? This root is also the source of the English word 'ligament,' emphasizing the idea of connection.
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