O departamento
Example: O departamento de marketing lançou uma nova campanha hoje.
Definition
"O departamento" refers to a division or section within an organization, company, or institution responsible for a specific function, such as marketing, finance, or human resources. For example, in the phrase, "O departamento de marketing lançou uma nova campanha hoje," it means the marketing department launched a new campaign today.
Etymology
The term "o departamento" comes from the French word "département," which originally referred to an administrative division in France. The word entered Portuguese through French influence, adapting to refer to organizational sections or units. Did you know? The word ultimately traces back to the Latin verb "partire," meaning to divide, highlighting the idea of dividing responsibilities within an organization.
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