Procurar
Example: Ela vai procurar um novo emprego na próxima semana.
Definition
"Procurar" means to actively seek or look for something or someone, often with the intention of finding or obtaining it. For example, in the sentence 'Ela vai procurar um novo emprego na próxima semana,' it describes the action of searching for a new job.
Etymology
The word "procurar" comes from the Latin 'procurare,' which means to take care of or manage. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean the act of seeking or searching for something. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to words related to careful attention or management, linking the idea of looking after something with the act of searching.
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"Procurar" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 123 commonly used words.
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