A prioridade
Example: A prioridade hoje é terminar o projeto no prazo.
Definition
"A prioridade" refers to the most important task or matter that must be dealt with first. It indicates what should be given attention or effort before other things, as in the example phrase: 'A prioridade hoje é terminar o projeto no prazo,' meaning the main focus today is to finish the project on time.
Etymology
The word "a prioridade" comes from the Latin 'prioritas,' which means 'the state of being earlier or more important.' It evolved through Old French 'priorité' before entering Portuguese, carrying the sense of something that takes precedence over other matters. Did you know? The concept of priority has been crucial throughout history for organizing tasks and decision-making.
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