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curso

/ˈkuɾ.su/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

An organized series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject; a course of study.

Example Sentences:
  • Ela está a fazer um curso de culinária italiana.
  • O curso de medicina dura seis anos.
2.noun

The direction or path along which something moves or develops; current or progress.

Example Sentences:
  • O rio mudou o seu curso após a tempestade.
  • Precisamos de aceitar o curso natural da vida.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'cursus' (a running, race, course, journey), from 'currere' (to run). It entered Portuguese via semantic shifts encompassing movement, progression, and eventually academic or instructional series of lessons.

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Think of a 'course' at a university or a 'current' (water running) to remember 'curso'.

Frequently Asked Questions About “curso

1. What is the meaning of “curso” in English?

In English, curso (noun) is defined as: “An organized series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject; a course of study.”.

2. How do you use “curso” in a sentence?

Ela está a fazer um curso de culinária italiana.

3. What are English synonyms of “curso”?

Common synonyms include:disciplina,estudo,trajeto,direção,andamento

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “curso”?

Derived from the Latin 'cursus' (a running, race, course, journey), from 'currere' (to run). It entered Portuguese via semantic shifts encompassing movement, progression, and eventually academic or instructional series of lessons.