A fundação
Example: A fundação da escola aconteceu em 1920 para ajudar crianças.
Definition
"A fundação" refers to the base or groundwork established for a structure or institution, such as a school or building. It is the essential support that ensures stability and durability, often marking the beginning or establishment of something significant.
Etymology
The word "a fundação" comes from the Portuguese verb 'fundar,' meaning to found or establish. It traces back to the Latin 'fundatio,' which means laying a base or foundation. Did you know that the concept originally referred to the act of pouring a base or setting a groundwork, much like pouring concrete today?
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