Expandir
Example: Precisamos expandir nosso negócio para novas cidades este ano.
Definition
"Expandir" means to increase in size, scope, or extent. It involves making something larger or more comprehensive, such as expanding a business to cover new cities or extending the range of activities or influence.
Etymology
The word "expandir" comes from the Latin verb 'expandere,' which means to spread out or unfold. It passed into Portuguese with a similar meaning. Did you know that 'expandere' literally means to 'spread out with hands,' reflecting the idea of opening or stretching something wide?
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