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mensário

/mẽ.ˈsa.ɾju/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A monthly publication, report, or a celebration/commemoration that occurs on the same day each month, commonly used in Brazil to celebrate a baby's age in months.

Example Sentences:
  • Os pais organizaram um pequeno mensário para comemorar os seis meses de vida do bebê.
  • A empresa publica um mensário com os resultados financeiros e as metas alcançadas pela equipe.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'mensis' (month) + the suffix '-ário' (denoting a collection, container, or periodic occurrence). It shares the same root as 'mensal' (monthly) and 'mês' (month), evolving to describe things that happen or are recorded on a monthly basis.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'mensário' as a 'monthly diary' or 'monthly summary'—it contains the word 'mens' (month) right at the start.

Frequently Asked Questions About “mensário

1. What is the meaning of “mensário” in English?

In English, mensário (noun) is defined as: “A monthly publication, report, or a celebration/commemoration that occurs on the same day each month, commonly used in Brazil to celebrate a baby's age in months.”.

2. How do you use “mensário” in a sentence?

Os pais organizaram um pequeno mensário para comemorar os seis meses de vida do bebê.

3. What are English synonyms of “mensário”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “mensário”?

Derived from the Latin 'mensis' (month) + the suffix '-ário' (denoting a collection, container, or periodic occurrence). It shares the same root as 'mensal' (monthly) and 'mês' (month), evolving to describe things that happen or are recorded on a monthly basis.