Extra
Example: Ela trouxe um extra de comida para a festa.
Definition
"Extra" is an adverb used to indicate something additional or beyond what is usual or expected, often referring to an added amount or quantity. For example, in the phrase 'Ela trouxe um extra de comida para a festa,' it means she brought some additional food for the party.
Etymology
The word "extra" comes from Latin, where it originally meant 'outside' or 'beyond.' Over time, it entered Portuguese and other languages, keeping the sense of something beyond the usual limits or something additional. Did you know that "extra" is widely used in many languages with very similar meanings?
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"Extra" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 123 commonly used words.
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