A incerteza
Example: A incerteza sobre o tempo deixou todos preocupados.
Definition
"A incerteza" refers to the state of being unsure or doubtful about something, often causing anxiety or concern, as in the example phrase: 'A incerteza sobre o tempo deixou todos preocupados,' meaning the uncertainty about the weather made everyone worried.
Etymology
The phrase "a incerteza" comes from Portuguese, where "a" is the feminine definite article meaning 'the,' and "incerteza" derives from Latin 'incertus,' meaning 'uncertain.' Did you know? The root 'certus' means 'certain,' so adding the prefix 'in-' negates it, literally meaning 'not certain.'
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