Seguro
Example: Ele se sentiu seguro durante toda a apresentação importante.
Definition
"Seguro" describes a feeling or state of being safe, protected, or confident, free from danger or risk. For example, in the phrase 'Ele se sentiu seguro durante toda a apresentação importante,' it means feeling secure throughout the important presentation.
Etymology
The word "seguro" comes from the Latin word 'securus,' which means 'free from care or danger.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe safety and security. Did you know that 'securus' combines 'se-' meaning 'without' and 'cura' meaning 'care' or 'concern'?
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