Trocar
Example: Vou trocar meu celular antigo por um modelo mais moderno.
Definition
"Trocar" means to exchange or swap one thing for another, often implying a replacement or trade, as in exchanging an old item for a newer or different one. For example, "Vou trocar meu celular antigo por um modelo mais moderno" means replacing an old phone with a modern model.
Etymology
The word "trocar" comes from the Old French 'troquer,' meaning to barter or exchange. This in turn likely stems from a Germanic root related to trading goods. Did you know? The Portuguese "trocar" shares origins with English words like 'truck,' which once referred to barter or exchange.
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