A coleção
Example: A coleção de livros antigos atrai muitos visitantes ao museu.
Definition
"A coleção" refers to a set or group of items, often related by theme or purpose, gathered and kept together. For example, "a coleção de livros antigos" means a collection of old books that attracts many visitors to the museum.
Etymology
The phrase "a coleção" comes from the Portuguese word 'coleção,' derived from the Latin 'collectio,' meaning 'a gathering or accumulation.' Did you know that the Latin root comes from 'colligere,' which means 'to gather together'? This reflects the idea of bringing items into one place, much like a collection.
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