Escavar
Example: Os arqueólogos começaram a escavar o sítio antigo ontem.
Definition
"Escavar" means to dig into the ground or other material, often to uncover something hidden or buried. For example, archaeologists escavar a site to find artifacts or fossils by carefully removing soil and debris.
Etymology
The word "escavar" comes from the Latin verb 'excavare,' which means 'to hollow out' or 'to dig out.' It entered Portuguese through Vulgar Latin, retaining its meaning related to digging or excavation. Did you know that "escavar" shares its roots with the English word 'excavate'?
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