Admitir
Example: Ela teve que admitir seus erros para resolver o conflito.
Definition
"Admitir" means to accept or acknowledge something as true, often reluctantly or after some hesitation. It commonly refers to confessing or conceding facts, mistakes, or feelings, as in admitting one's errors to resolve a conflict.
Etymology
The word "admitir" comes from the Latin verb 'admittere', which means 'to let in' or 'to allow'. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean accepting or acknowledging something. Did you know? The root 'mittere' also gave rise to English words like 'submit' and 'permit', all sharing the idea of sending or allowing.
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