Dirigir
Example: Ela vai dirigir o carro até a cidade amanhã.
Definition
"Dirigir" means to control or guide the movement of a vehicle, machine, or group of people, often by steering or giving instructions. For example, it refers to the act of driving a car from one place to another.
Etymology
The word "dirigir" comes from the Latin 'dirigere,' which means 'to direct' or 'to guide.' It combines 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'in different directions' and 'regere' meaning 'to rule or guide.' Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word 'direct'?
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