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What does the prefix quinta means?

The prefix "quinta" is Latin in origin and means "fifth". It's often used in Spanish and Portuguese, but you might also encounter it in other Romance languages.

Here are some examples:

* Quinto: This is the Spanish and Portuguese word for "fifth."

* Quinta-feira: This is the Portuguese word for "Thursday," literally meaning "fifth day."

* Quinta-feira Santa: This is the Portuguese term for "Holy Thursday," the fifth day of Holy Week.

So, whenever you see "quinta" at the beginning of a word, it usually indicates something related to the number five.

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