Terminar
Example: Precisamos terminar o projeto antes do prazo final.
Definition
"Terminar" means to bring something to an end or to complete an action or task. For example, in the phrase 'Precisamos terminar o projeto antes do prazo final,' it means that the project must be finished before the deadline.
Etymology
The word "terminar" comes from the Latin verb 'terminare,' meaning 'to limit' or 'to end.' It is related to the Latin noun 'terminus,' meaning 'boundary' or 'end.' Did you know that the concept of 'ending' or 'limiting' is at the core of this word's history, reflecting the idea of reaching a final point?
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