A segunda chamada
Example: Os alunos que faltaram terão a segunda chamada amanhã.
Definition
"A segunda chamada" refers to a makeup exam or second chance test given to students who missed the original exam. It allows students another opportunity to take the exam and demonstrate their knowledge in an academic setting.
Etymology
The phrase "a segunda chamada" comes from Portuguese, where "segunda" means second and "chamada" means call or summons. It literally translates to "the second call," indicating a second opportunity for students to appear for an exam. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian education to refer to makeup tests.
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