merreca

merreca

"Merreca" means a small or insignificant amount of money; a pittance.

In this sentence, 'merreca' denotes a small sum of money or a low price, emphasizing the affordability of the car.

Ele comprou aquele carro por uma merreca.

He bought that car for a tiny amount.

Here, 'merreca' refers to a minimal amount of money received for one's effort or work, stressing disappointment with the remuneration.

Ganhei uma merreca pelo meu trabalho, foi bem desanimador.

I earned a very small amount for my work, it was quite disheartening.

In this case, 'merreca' indicates a negligible amount saved, questioning the usefulness of such minimal economizing at the expense of quality.

Não adianta economizar uma merreca e sacrificar a qualidade.

There's no point saving just a tiny amount and sacrificing quality.