A credibilidade
Example: A credibilidade do jornalista é essencial para o público confiar nas notícias.
Definition
"Credibility" refers to the quality of being trusted and believed in, especially in the context of communication or information. For example, the phrase "A credibilidade do jornalista é essencial para o público confiar nas notícias" highlights the importance of a journalist's credibility for the audience to trust the news.
Etymology
The word "credibilidade" comes from the Latin verb 'credere,' meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust.' It evolved into the Portuguese noun indicating the ability to inspire belief or trustworthiness. Did you know? The root 'cred-' appears in many English words like 'credit' and 'credible,' all linked to trust and belief.
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