O preço
Example: O preço dos alimentos aumentou muito este mês.
Definition
"O preço" refers to the amount of money required to purchase goods or services. It indicates the cost assigned to something, such as in the phrase 'O preço dos alimentos aumentou muito este mês,' meaning the price of food has increased significantly this month.
Etymology
The term "o preço" comes from the Latin word 'pretium,' meaning value or worth. It entered Portuguese through Old Portuguese and has retained its meaning related to the cost or value assigned to goods or services. Did you know? The Latin root also evolved into the English word 'price.'
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