A pesquisa
Example: A pesquisa mostrou que muitas pessoas gostam de viajar.
Definition
"Pesquisa" refers to the systematic investigation or study conducted to discover facts, gather information, or establish new knowledge, often used in contexts like scientific, academic, or market research. For example, "The pesquisa showed that many people like to travel."
Etymology
The word "pesquisa" comes from the Portuguese verb 'pesquisar,' meaning 'to search' or 'to investigate.' It originates from the Latin 'perquirere,' which means 'to seek thoroughly.' Did you know that the root emphasizes a careful and detailed search, reflecting the nature of research?
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