A viga de suporte
Example: A viga de suporte sustenta o teto da casa antiga.
Definition
"A viga de suporte" refers to a structural beam designed to bear and transfer loads, providing essential support to a building or structure, such as holding up the ceiling or roof, ensuring stability and safety.
Etymology
The term "a viga de suporte" comes from Portuguese where "viga" means beam, originating from Latin "vigula" meaning small rod or beam, and "suporte" derives from Latin "supportare," meaning to carry or uphold. Together, the phrase literally means 'the beam that supports.'
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the support beam