A bolsa
Example: A bolsa de estudos ajudou muito na minha formação.
Definition
"A bolsa" refers to a financial scholarship or grant awarded to support a person's education or training, often based on merit or need, enabling access to studies without the burden of tuition fees or related expenses.
Etymology
The term "a bolsa" comes from the Portuguese word for 'bag' or 'purse,' originally referring to a small bag used to carry money. Over time, it evolved to mean a sum of money given for educational support, metaphorically representing the financial 'bag' granted to students.
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