ensaio

Meaning

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

Pronounced as (IPA)

[enˈsajʊ]

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: exigō

Cognate with Portuguese: ensaio

Cognate with Spanish: 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.

Sentences

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

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