O suporte
Example: O suporte da estante quebrou com o peso dos livros.
Definition
"O suporte" refers to a support or brace used to hold or reinforce an object, preventing it from collapsing or falling. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical structures or devices, such as a shelf support that holds the weight of books.
Etymology
The Portuguese term "o suporte" comes from the Latin word "supportare," meaning 'to carry from beneath.' It evolved into Old French as 'supporter,' which influenced Portuguese. Did you know? The word originally described a literal carrying or holding up, perfectly fitting its current meaning.
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