O empréstimo
Example: O empréstimo bancário ajudou a financiar a casa nova.
Definition
"O empréstimo" refers to the act or instance of lending money, typically by a bank or financial institution, to an individual or entity with the agreement that it will be repaid, usually with interest. For example, a bank loan helped finance the new house.
Etymology
The word "o empréstimo" originates from the Portuguese verb 'emprestar,' meaning 'to lend.' It is derived from the Latin 'imprestare,' combining 'im-' (in) and 'prestare' (to offer or provide). Did you know that the root 'prestare' is also related to the word 'prestige,' originally meaning a kind of favor or service?
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