Ouvir
Example: Eu gosto de ouvir música todos os dias.
Definition
"Ouvir" means to perceive sounds by using the ear, especially in the context of music. It involves actively paying attention to musical sounds or melodies, as in the phrase 'Eu gosto de ouvir música todos os dias,' which means enjoying listening to music daily.
Etymology
The word "ouvir" comes from the Latin verb 'audire,' meaning 'to hear.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to specifically mean 'to listen' or 'to hear,' especially emphasizing the act of hearing with attention, such as listening to music. Did you know that 'ouvir' retains a close connection to other Romance languages' words for hearing?
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