Part of speech: - Adjective
Phonetic transcription: - /aˈfojtʊ/ - [a.fwa]
Meanings and usage: - "Afoito" is an adjective in Portuguese that means "bold", "daring", or "audacious". It is used to describe someone who is brave or courageous, often taking risks or acting without hesitation. This word is more commonly used in written context than in oral speech. It is not extremely frequent in everyday language but can be found in literature, formal writing, or conversations where a more sophisticated vocabulary is used.
Examples: 1. Ele era conhecido por ser afoito e destemido. Il était connu pour être audacieux et intrépide.
Idiomatic Expressions: - "Afoito" is not a word commonly found in idiomatic expressions in Portuguese.
Etymology: - The word "afoito" comes from the Latin term "adfectus", with the meaning of "impelled" or "excited". Over time, it evolved into the term "afoito" in Portuguese, with the current sense of boldness or daring.
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: corajoso, valente, destemido - Antonyms: medroso, covarde, acovardado