O caixa
Example: O caixa do supermercado foi muito simpático hoje.
Definition
The noun "o caixa" refers to the person responsible for handling payments and transactions at a store or supermarket, often seen operating the cash register and assisting customers during checkout.
Etymology
The term "o caixa" in Portuguese originates from the Latin word 'capsa,' meaning box or case, referring to the cash box used to store money. Over time, it came to denote the person managing the cash box in shops. Did you know? The word also connects to the English 'cash,' highlighting their shared origins.
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