O perigo
Example: O perigo de dirigir sem cinto é muito alto.
Definition
"O perigo" refers to the state or condition of being exposed to harm, injury, or loss. In the context of construction, "o perigo" signifies a situation or element that poses a risk to safety, such as unsafe working conditions or hazardous materials.
Etymology
The term "o perigo" comes from the Latin word 'periculum,' meaning danger or risk. Over time, it evolved into the Portuguese 'perigo,' carrying the same sense of threat or hazard. Did you know? The root 'periculum' is also the ancestor of the English word 'peril.'
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