Por hora
Example: Ele ganha dez reais por hora no trabalho novo.
Definition
"Por hora" is a Portuguese adverbial phrase meaning 'per hour,' used to indicate the rate at which something occurs or is measured within an hour, such as payment or speed. For example, it describes earning ten reais per hour at a job.
Etymology
The phrase "por hora" comes from the Portuguese words 'por,' meaning 'by' or 'per,' and 'hora,' meaning 'hour.' It literally translates as 'by hour' and is used similarly to the English 'per hour' to express rates or frequencies measured hourly.
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