Significar
Example: Para mim, essa palavra significa muita coisa importante.
Definition
"Significar" means to represent or convey meaning, especially in a philosophical context. It involves expressing or indicating an idea, concept, or importance behind something, as in the phrase 'For me, this word signifies many important things.'
Etymology
The word "significar" comes from the Latin verb 'significare,' which means to indicate or make known. It is composed of 'signum' (sign) and 'facere' (to make). Did you know that the root 'signum' is also where the English word 'sign' comes from, reflecting the idea of making something visible or understandable?
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