Eficiente
Example: Ela é muito eficiente no trabalho todos os dias.
Definition
"Eficiente" describes someone or something that performs tasks or functions in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. For example, saying "She is very efficient at work every day" highlights consistent, effective performance.
Etymology
The word "eficiente" comes from the Latin 'efficiens,' meaning 'producing, performing.' It entered Portuguese through Late Latin and evolved to describe the quality of being capable and effective. Did you know? The root 'facere' in Latin means 'to do or make,' which is central to the meaning of "eficiente."
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