O contemporâneo
Example: O contemporâneo debate sobre arte reflete mudanças sociais profundas.
Definition
"O contemporâneo" refers to a person or thing existing or occurring at the same time as another, especially relating to recent or current times in history. It often describes modern individuals, events, or ideas that belong to the present era.
Etymology
The term "o contemporâneo" comes from the Latin word 'contemporaneus,' meaning 'with time' or 'living at the same time.' It combines 'con-' (with) and 'tempor-' (time). Did you know that this word highlights the shared experience of time, emphasizing things or people living simultaneously?
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