ensaio

Significat (English)

1. (masculine) essay (written composition)
2. (masculine) an instance of practicing, rehearsal
3. (masculine) tryout, test
4. (masculine) excessive longitude of a net in comparison to the headline and the footrope, which allows it to form pockets

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

[enˈsajʊ]

Etimologia (English)

Inherited from llatí: exigō

Cognate with portuguès: ensaio

Cognate with espanyol: ensayo

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese enssayo (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Late Latin exagium, from Latin exigō. Compare Portuguese ensaio and Spanish ensayo.

Frases

Naceu coma un ensaio de guión cando eu estaba a estudar .

I was born as a writer when I was a student.