O tema
Example: O tema da palestra despertou interesse em todos os presentes.
Definition
"O tema" refers to the subject or main topic of a discussion, lecture, or piece of writing that captures the interest and focus of those involved. For example, in a sentence like 'O tema da palestra despertou interesse em todos os presentes,' it highlights the central idea presented.
Etymology
The phrase "o tema" comes from Portuguese, where 'o' is the definite article meaning 'the,' and 'tema' originates from the Greek word 'thema,' meaning 'something laid down' or 'a proposition.' Did you know that 'tema' was adopted into Latin as 'thema' and then into Portuguese, retaining its meaning related to subject matter or topic?
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