A distância
Example: A distância entre as cidades é de cem quilômetros.
Definition
"A distância" refers to the amount of space or length between two points, objects, or locations. In the example phrase, "A distância entre as cidades é de cem quilômetros," it means the space separating the cities measures one hundred kilometers.
Etymology
The phrase "a distância" comes from Portuguese, where "a" is the definite article meaning "the," and "distância" derives from Latin "distantia," meaning 'a standing apart.' Did you know? The root "distare" in Latin means 'to stand apart,' highlighting the idea of separation or space between entities.
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