A fundação
Example: A fundação da nova empresa promoveu diversas mudanças estruturais.
Definition
"A fundação" refers to the act or process of establishing or founding an organization, institution, or building. It often implies the creation or beginning of something significant, such as a company, organization, or structural base, as in the phrase 'A fundação da nova empresa promoveu diversas mudanças estruturais.'
Etymology
The word "a fundação" comes from the Portuguese verb 'fundar,' meaning 'to found or establish.' It traces back to the Latin word 'fundatio,' which means 'a laying of the foundation.' Did you know? The root also relates to 'fundus,' meaning 'bottom' or 'base,' reflecting the idea of laying a solid groundwork for something new.
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