Example: A fenda no muro permitiu a entrada dos gatos.
Definition
"A fenda" refers to a narrow crack or split, often in a solid surface such as a wall or rock, that allows something to pass through or be seen. For example, "A fenda no muro permitiu a entrada dos gatos" means the crack in the wall allowed the cats to enter.
Translations
the crack
la grieta
de spleet
la esquerda
la fissure
der Riss
la fessura
Etymology
The word "a fenda" comes from the Latin 'findere,' meaning 'to split or cleave.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to specifically denote a narrow opening or crack. Did you know? The same root also gave rise to the English word 'fissure,' showing a shared origin.
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the crack