Where does “elétrico” come from?
elétrico (Portuguese) comes from New Latin ēlectricus, from New Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
elétrico (Portuguese): electric; that which works by using electricity;...
Definitions
- electric; that which works by using electricity;...
Ancestry of “elétrico”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | ēlectricus | — |
| 2 | New Latin | ēlectrum | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |