Cedo
Example: Eu acordo cedo todos os dias para ir à escola.
Definition
"Cedo" refers to the time early in the day, typically before the usual or expected time. It is used to describe mornings or moments that happen soon after waking up or at the start of an event, as in the phrase 'Eu acordo cedo todos os dias para ir à escola,' meaning waking up early every day to go to school.
Etymology
The word "cedo" comes from Latin 'citō', meaning quickly or soon. Over time, in Portuguese, it evolved to specifically mean 'early' in terms of time. Did you know? While 'cedo' in Portuguese means early, it can be confused with 'cedo' in Spanish, which means 'I yield' or 'I give up,' but they have different origins.
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