Colega
Example: Minha colega de trabalho sempre me ajuda com os projetos difíceis.
Definition
"Colega" refers to a person who works together with someone else, especially in a professional or academic setting. It denotes a companion or associate with whom one shares tasks or responsibilities, like in the example phrase: 'My colleague at work always helps me with difficult projects.'
Etymology
The word "colega" comes from the Latin 'collega,' which means 'partner in office' or 'associate.' It combines 'col-' meaning 'together' and 'legare' meaning 'to appoint.' Did you know? The term originally referred to someone appointed to share a duty or responsibility with another.
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