Por semana
Example: Eu trabalho cinco dias por semana no escritório.
Definition
"Por semana" is a Portuguese adverbial phrase meaning 'per week' or 'each week,' used to indicate the frequency or occurrence of an action within a seven-day period. For example, it describes how often something happens weekly, as in 'I work five days per week.'
Etymology
The phrase "por semana" combines the preposition "por," meaning 'by' or 'per,' with "semana," meaning 'week.' "Semana" comes from the Latin word 'septimana,' meaning 'seven days.' Together, "por semana" literally translates to 'per week,' reflecting the time-based measurement of events or actions.
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