A morte
Example: A morte do animal triste foi rápida ontem.
Definition
"A morte" refers to the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. It is the end of life, as in the example phrase, 'A morte do animal triste foi rápida ontem,' meaning the death of the sad animal was quick yesterday.
Etymology
The term "a morte" comes from the Latin word 'mors, mortis,' which means death. This word has been used in Portuguese to signify the end of life for centuries. Did you know that the Latin root is also the source of related English words like 'mortal' and 'mortuary'?
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