This is the 2059th most frequent Portuguese word.
demissão
Resignation or dismissal.
In this sentence, 'demissão' refers to the action of dismissing employees, commonly translated as 'layoff' in English.
A empresa anunciou uma demissão em massa devido à crise econômica.
The company announced a mass layoff due to the economic crisis.
Here, 'demissão' is used to refer to resignation, emphasizing the personal decision to leave a position voluntarily.
Ele pediu demissão porque recebeu uma oferta de trabalho melhor.
He resigned because he received a better job offer.
'Demissão' in this context refers to the act of terminating someone's employment, used in cases involving higher-level positions like executives.