A testemunha
Example: A testemunha contou tudo o que viu no acidente ontem.
Definition
"A testemunha" refers to a person who sees an event happen, especially a crime or accident, and can provide a firsthand account of the details. For example, a witness might recount everything they observed during an accident.
Etymology
The word "a testemunha" comes from the Latin 'testis,' meaning 'witness.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to denote someone who gives evidence based on what they have seen or heard. Did you know? The root 'testis' also relates to the idea of being a third party present during an event.
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