O encontro
Example: O encontro entre os dois amigos foi muito emocionante.
Definition
"O encontro" refers to a meeting or gathering between people, often arranged for a specific purpose or occasion. It can describe moments of reunion, such as in the phrase "O encontro entre os dois amigos foi muito emocionante," where two friends meet in an emotional way.
Etymology
The word "o encontro" comes from the Portuguese verb "encontrar," meaning 'to find' or 'to meet.' It evolved to signify a meeting or encounter. Did you know? The root traces back to Latin "incontrare," combining 'in-' (upon) and 'contra' (against), originally implying a chance meeting or confrontation.
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