Evitar
Example: Ela tenta evitar o trânsito para chegar mais rápido.
Definition
"Evitar" means to deliberately stay away from or prevent something undesirable or unpleasant, such as a situation or condition. For example, it involves actions taken to steer clear of obstacles or difficulties, like avoiding traffic to arrive faster.
Etymology
The word "evitar" comes from the Latin verb 'evitare,' which means 'to shun' or 'to avoid.' It is composed of the prefix 'e-' meaning 'out' and 'vitare' meaning 'to avoid.' Did you know that the root 'vitare' is also related to 'vital,' highlighting the importance of avoiding danger?
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