English Meaning & Definitions
An embryo; an organism in the earliest stage of development, prior to birth or hatching, or the initial, undeveloped stage of something.
- “O projeto ainda está em estágio de embrio.”
- “Estudiosos analisam o desenvolvimento do embrio nas primeiras semanas.”
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Derived from Modern Latin 'embryum', from Ancient Greek 'ἔμβρυον' (émbryon), meaning 'that which grows or teems inside', formed from 'ἐν-' (en-, in) + 'βρύειν' (brúein, to swell, teem). In Portuguese, it is a less common or alternative poetic/archaic form primarily associated with the standard noun 'embrião'.
Think of 'embryo' in English; 'embrio' looks and sounds almost identical in Portuguese, representing the earliest stage of life or an idea.
Frequently Asked Questions About “embrio”
1. What is the meaning of “embrio” in English?
In English, embrio (noun) is defined as: “An embryo; an organism in the earliest stage of development, prior to birth or hatching, or the initial, undeveloped stage of something.”.
2. How do you use “embrio” in a sentence?
“O projeto ainda está em estágio de embrio.”
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “embrio”?
Derived from Modern Latin 'embryum', from Ancient Greek 'ἔμβρυον' (émbryon), meaning 'that which grows or teems inside', formed from 'ἐν-' (en-, in) + 'βρύειν' (brúein, to swell, teem). In Portuguese, it is a less common or alternative poetic/archaic form primarily associated with the standard noun 'embrião'.
🇵🇹More Portuguese Words to English
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At the present time or moment; now.
Showing joy, happiness, or good spirits; cheerful, merry, or joyful.
A person who sharpens cutting tools, such as knives, scissors, and razors, often historically traveling from place to place.