Modernizar
Example: Precisamos modernizar a empresa para aumentar a competitividade.
Definition
"Modernizar" means to update or transform something, especially a system, organization, or process, by incorporating new methods, ideas, or technologies to make it more efficient, current, or competitive, as in the phrase 'We need to modernize the company to increase competitiveness.'
Etymology
The Portuguese verb "modernizar" comes from the Latin root 'modernus,' meaning 'modern,' combined with the suffix '-izar,' which is used to form verbs indicating the act of making or becoming. Did you know? The concept of 'modern' originally referred to something 'just now' or 'recent,' highlighting the focus on newness and current trends.
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