Útil
Example: Este livro é muito útil para aprender português rápido.
Definition
"Útil" describes something that provides practical help or serves a beneficial purpose, making tasks easier or more efficient. For example, in the phrase 'Este livro é muito útil para aprender português rápido,' "útil" highlights the book's helpfulness in learning Portuguese quickly.
Etymology
The word "útil" comes from the Latin 'utilis,' meaning useful or advantageous. Did you know that 'utilis' itself derives from 'uti,' which means to use? So, "útil" literally relates to something that can be used effectively.
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"Útil" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 134 commonly used words.
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