O símbolo
Example: O símbolo na bandeira representa a união do país.
Definition
"O símbolo" refers to a mark, sign, or object that represents or stands for something else, often conveying a particular idea, quality, or concept. In the example, "o símbolo" on the flag represents the unity of the country.
Etymology
The term "o símbolo" comes from the Greek word 'symbolon,' meaning 'token' or 'sign,' which was used to describe a sign or emblem that represents something else. Over time, it entered Portuguese through Latin, maintaining the idea of a representation or emblem.
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