A função
Example: A função do professor é ensinar os alunos na escola.
Definition
"A função" refers to the role or duty assigned to someone or something, especially in a professional or organizational context. For example, in the phrase 'A função do professor é ensinar os alunos na escola,' it means the teacher's responsibility or task of educating students at school.
Etymology
The term "a função" comes from the Latin word 'functio,' which means performance or execution. It evolved into Portuguese through Old French 'fonction.' Did you know? The word originally related to the act of performing or carrying out a task, which perfectly fits its current meaning of a role or duty.
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