O documento
Example: O documento foi assinado pelo diretor ontem de manhã.
Definition
"O documento" refers to a written or printed paper that provides official information or evidence, often used in historical contexts to record events, agreements, or decisions. For example, "O documento foi assinado pelo diretor ontem de manhã" means the document was signed by the director yesterday morning.
Etymology
The term "o documento" comes from the Latin word 'documentum,' meaning 'lesson' or 'example,' originally referring to something that teaches or proves. Over time, it evolved to mean a written record or official paper. Did you know that the word 'document' is related to 'docere,' the Latin verb for 'to teach'?
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