Empreender
Example: Ela decidiu empreender um negócio próprio no centro da cidade.
Definition
"Empreender" means to start or undertake a project, business, or task with initiative and determination. It often refers to launching a new business or venture, involving planning, risk-taking, and active management, as in the example: 'She decided to undertake her own business in the city center.'
Etymology
The word "empreender" comes from the Portuguese verb formed by the prefix 'em-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and the verb 'preender' which means 'to seize' or 'to grasp.' It originally conveyed the idea of taking something in hand or undertaking a task. Did you know that "empreender" shares roots with the English word 'enterprise,' highlighting the connection between undertaking challenges and business ventures?
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