A pergunta
Example: A pergunta sobre o horário da aula foi fácil.
Definition
"A pergunta" refers to the question or inquiry posed about something, often to seek information or clarification. It is used to describe a sentence or phrase that asks for a specific piece of information, as in "A pergunta sobre o horário da aula foi fácil."
Etymology
The phrase "a pergunta" comes from Portuguese, where "a" is the definite article meaning "the" and "pergunta" derives from the Latin verb "percontari," meaning to inquire or ask. Did you know? The root "per-" means thoroughly and "contari" means to count or ask, emphasizing the act of seeking information carefully.
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