No. 714 in Portuguese
salário
"Salário" means "salary" or "wage" in English, referring to payment for work.
In a sentence
O salário é depositado no final do mês.
The salary is deposited at the end of the month.
Here, 'salário' refers to the payment one receives regularly for their work.
Receber um salário justo é essencial para a dignidade.
Receiving a fair salary is essential for dignity.
In this case, 'salário' emphasizes the concept of fair compensation for employment.
Ela sempre gerencia bem o orçamento do seu salário.
She always manages the budget of her salary well.
Here, 'salário' is discussed in the context of personal financial management and budgeting.
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