Estranho
Example: Ele se sentiu estranho no meio da festa barulhenta.
Definition
"Estranho" describes a feeling or quality of being unusual, unfamiliar, or out of place, often causing discomfort or curiosity. For example, saying 'Ele se sentiu estranho no meio da festa barulhenta' means he felt uneasy or different in the noisy party environment.
Etymology
The word "estranho" comes from the Latin word 'extraneus,' meaning 'foreign' or 'external.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe something or someone unfamiliar or odd. Did you know? Its root relates to the idea of being 'outside' one's usual surroundings.
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