Acomodar
Example: Preciso acomodar todos os convidados na sala pequena.
Definition
"Acomodar" means to arrange or place people or things in a comfortable or suitable position or space, often with the goal of fitting everyone or everything properly, as in the example phrase where it refers to fitting all guests in a small room.
Etymology
The word "acomodar" comes from the Latin 'accommodare', which combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'commodare' meaning 'to make fit' or 'to adapt'. Did you know that it originally referred to making something suitable or convenient, which perfectly matches its current usage in Portuguese?
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