Example: O parafuso estava solto e precisava ser apertado.
Definition
"O parafuso" refers to a metal fastener with a helical ridge, designed to be inserted into materials to hold them together securely, typically tightened or loosened using a screwdriver or wrench. For example, "O parafuso estava solto e precisava ser apertado" means the screw was loose and needed tightening.
Translations
the screw
el tornillo
de schroef
el cargol
la vis
die Schraube
il dado
Etymology
The word "o parafuso" in Portuguese comes from the Latin term 'parafusum,' which itself is derived from Greek 'para' meaning beside and 'physa' meaning bellows or bubble, possibly referring to the spiral shape. Did you know that the screw's design revolutionized engineering by allowing parts to be fastened tightly and repeatedly?
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the screw