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progenitor (noun)

A progenitor; a parent or ancestor.

💬 Example

"Os progenitores são os primeiros educadores de uma criança."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'PRO-GEN-ITOR' as the 'PROfessional GENerator' of a child. It's the technical term for the person who generat...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'meu progenitor' with friends. → O meu pai.

Confusing 'progenitor' with 'padrinho'. → O meu padrinho (godfather).

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