O protótipo
Example: O protótipo do novo carro foi apresentado ontem.
Definition
"O protótipo" refers to an initial model or preliminary version of a product, often used in engineering and design to test concepts and functionality before final production. For example, "O protótipo do novo carro foi apresentado ontem" means the prototype of the new car was presented yesterday.
Etymology
The word "o protótipo" comes from the Greek 'prototypos,' meaning 'first form' or 'original pattern.' It entered Portuguese through Latin and Old French, reflecting the idea of the first or original model used as a basis for later copies or developments.
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