A turma
Example: A turma organizou uma festa para celebrar o fim do curso.
Definition
"A turma" refers to a group of students or a class that studies or participates together in an educational setting. It often represents a collective of learners who share lessons, activities, and experiences within the same course or grade level.
Etymology
The term "a turma" comes from Portuguese, where it originally meant a troop or group, often used in military contexts. Over time, it evolved to commonly denote a class of students in schools. Did you know? The word traces back to Latin roots related to 'turn' or 'rotation,' hinting at organized groups moving or working together.
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