No. 2,386 in Portuguese
abono
"Abono" in English means "allowance," "bonus," or "subsidy," depending on context.
In a sentence
O professor deu um abono para os alunos que chegaram atrasados.
The teacher gave an allowance to the students who arrived late.
In this sentence, 'abono' refers to an allowance or exemption given by the teacher to the students for their tardiness.
Ele recebeu um abono salarial no final do ano.
He received a salary bonus at the end of the year.
Here, 'abono' denotes a financial bonus provided at the year end, often as an additional monetary reward.
O abono das faltas foi discutido na reunião.
The waiver of absences was discussed in the meeting.
In this context, 'abono' signifies a waiver or approval of absences, often within an institutional or administrative framework.
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