No. 938 in Portuguese
piso
"Floor" or "level" (of a building).
In a sentence
O piso da sala está muito limpo.
The floor of the living room is very clean.
Here, 'piso' refers to the surface of a room, specifically the floor on which we walk.
Pise no piso só depois de aplicar o verniz.
Step on the floor only after applying the varnish.
In this sentence, 'piso' again means the surface of the floor, but its usage is associated with an action taking place, implying context to its material or condition.
O novo funcionário foi promovido para um piso salarial mais alto.
The new employee was promoted to a higher salary level.
Here, 'piso' refers to a minimum threshold, specifically the baseline of a salary structure, showing a figurative usage.
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