A testemunha
Example: A testemunha confirmou o que viu no acidente ontem.
Definition
"A testemunha" refers to a person who provides an account of what they observed, especially in situations like accidents or events, offering important firsthand information to clarify what happened.
Etymology
The term "a testemunha" comes from Latin 'testimonium,' meaning 'testimony' or 'evidence.' It evolved in Portuguese to mean 'witness,' someone who testifies to an event based on their direct experience.
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