Julgar
Example: É errado julgar as pessoas pela aparência.
Definition
"Julgar" means to form an opinion or make a decision about someone or something, often evaluating their qualities or actions. It involves assessing evidence or behavior to reach a conclusion, such as determining if it is wrong to judge people by their appearance.
Etymology
The word "julgar" comes from the Latin verb "judicare," meaning to judge or decide. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to retain its meaning related to forming opinions or legal decisions. Did you know? The root is also related to the English word "judge," highlighting a shared linguistic heritage.
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