A chance
Example: Eu tive a chance de visitar o Brasil no verão passado.
Definition
"A chance" refers to an opportunity or possibility to do something or for something to happen. It often implies a favorable circumstance that allows someone to achieve or experience something, as in having a chance to visit a place or try an activity.
Etymology
The phrase "a chance" comes from the Old French word 'cheance,' meaning 'fall, accident, fortune,' which in turn originates from Latin 'cadentia,' meaning 'a falling.' Over time, it evolved to signify 'opportunity' or 'possibility,' highlighting how chance events can lead to new opportunities.
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