Cumprir
Example: Ela precisa cumprir todas as tarefas antes do prazo final.
Definition
"Cumprir" means to carry out or fulfill a duty, task, or obligation completely and satisfactorily. It involves completing something as required or expected, such as finishing all tasks before a deadline, as in the example: 'Ela precisa cumprir todas as tarefas antes do prazo final.'
Etymology
The verb "cumprir" comes from the Latin 'complēre,' which means 'to fill up' or 'complete.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean fulfilling or accomplishing something. Did you know? The sense of 'filling up' shifted metaphorically to meeting obligations or duties.
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