🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

palavra comum

Pronunciation / Transliteration: paˈlavɾɐ koˈmũ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Common Word/ˈkɒm.ən wɜːrd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Na conversa diária, frequentemente usamos palavras comuns."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A word or phrase that is widely used and understood.

    "In everyday conversation, we often use common words to communicate effectively."
  2. 2

    A term that is not specialized or technical.

    "The use of common words makes the text accessible to a broader audience."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'common' originates from the Old French 'comun', which itself comes from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'shared by all'. Over time, the term evolved to denote something that is prevalent or widely accepted in society.

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