A rua
Example: As crianças brincam na rua perto de casa.
Definition
"A rua" refers to a street or road in a town or city, commonly used as a public space where children can play and people can walk or drive. It is a key part of urban infrastructure, often lined with houses or shops.
Etymology
The term "a rua" comes from the Latin word 'ruga,' meaning wrinkle or fold, which evolved in Portuguese to mean a street or road. Did you know that many Romance languages have similar words for street derived from this root?
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