Encorajar
Example: Os professores sempre encorajam os alunos a tentar mais.
Definition
"Encorajar" means to give someone confidence, support, or hope to do something, often by offering positive reinforcement or motivation. For example, teachers encourage students to try harder by providing reassurance and inspiration.
Etymology
The word "encorajar" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into' and 'coragem' meaning 'courage'. It literally means 'to put courage into'. Did you know? The root 'coragem' is related to the Latin 'cor' meaning 'heart', so 'encorajar' originally implied giving someone heart or spirit.
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