Contestar
Example: Ela sempre sabe contestar às perguntas difíceis na reunião.
Definition
"Contestar" means to respond or answer, especially to questions or challenges, often with the intent to provide clarification or to oppose. For example, it is used when someone replies to difficult questions in a meeting.
Etymology
The word "contestar" comes from the Latin verb 'contestari,' which means to call to witness or to testify. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean responding or answering, often implying a form of disagreement or challenge.
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