Portuguese · Work & Business
Salário
[/saˈlaɾiu/]
Salary
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
A fixed regular payment for employment, typically paid monthly.
Pagamento fixo regular pelo trabalho, normalmente mensal.
Example
Recebi um aumento de salário este ano.
I received a salary increase this year.
Etymology
'Salário' comes from the Latin 'salarium', which originally referred to money given to soldiers for the purchase of salt. This illustrates the historical significance of salt in commerce and labor.
How & Where It’s Used
'Salário' is used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about employment and remuneration. It is widely recognized in both spoken and written Portuguese.
Literary Heritage
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