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🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

socializar

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /so.si.a.liˈzaʁ/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Socialize/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪz/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1450 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Ela gosta de socializar com os vizinhos."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To mix socially with others.

    "He doesn't like to socialize with his coworkers after office hours."
  2. 2

    To train a person or animal to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.

    "It is important to socialize puppies early so they are comfortable around people."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the French word 'socialiser', which traces back to the Late Latin root 'socialis' meaning 'companionable' or 'allied'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century to describe the adaptation of individuals to society and the act of engaging in friendly social activities.

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