A notícia
Example: A notícia sobre a festa espalhou-se rapidamente pela cidade.
Definition
"A notícia" refers to a piece of information or report about recent events, typically shared through media such as newspapers, television, or the internet. It serves to inform the public about current happenings, like in the phrase: The news about the party quickly spread throughout the city.
Etymology
The word "a notícia" comes from the Latin 'notitia,' meaning 'knowledge' or 'information.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to specifically denote reports or information about recent events. Did you know? The root 'not-' relates to noticing or knowing, which fits perfectly with the role of news in society.
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