Instruir
Example: O professor vai instruir os alunos sobre o uso correto da máquina.
Definition
"Instruir" means to teach or provide knowledge, guidance, or information to someone, especially in a formal or organized manner. For example, a teacher may "instruir" students on the correct use of a machine by explaining and demonstrating its functions clearly.
Etymology
The word "instruir" comes from the Latin verb 'instruere,' meaning 'to build up' or 'to arrange.' It originally referred to arranging or equipping something, and over time it evolved to mean teaching or providing instruction. Did you know? The root also gave rise to English words like 'instruct' and 'instruction.'
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