Por dia
Example: Eu bebo dois litros de água por dia.
Definition
"Por dia" is a Portuguese adverbial phrase meaning 'per day' or 'each day.' It indicates the frequency with which an action occurs within a single day, as in the example sentence 'Eu bebo dois litros de água por dia,' meaning drinking two liters of water each day.
Etymology
The phrase "por dia" comes from Portuguese, where "por" means 'per' or 'by,' and "dia" means 'day.' The combination is used to express rates or frequencies relative to a day. This construction is common in many Romance languages, reflecting daily measurement or repetition.
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