🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Chave intercultural

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sha-ve in-ter-kul-ta-ral

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cross-Cultural Key/krɔs ˈkʌltʃərəl kiː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A chave intercultural para o sucesso é a comunicação."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A concept or tool that facilitates understanding and interaction between different cultures.

    "The cross-cultural key to successful international business is effective communication."
  2. 2

    An essential element that unlocks the complexities of cultural differences.

    "Empathy serves as a cross-cultural key in resolving conflicts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cross-cultural' combines 'cross', from Old Norse 'kross', meaning 'to intersect', and 'cultural', derived from Latin 'cultura', meaning 'to cultivate'. The phrase 'key' comes from Old English 'cæg', referring to an instrument for opening. Together, they evolved to signify a crucial element in understanding diverse cultures.

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