O custo
Example: O custo da viagem aumentou devido ao preço da gasolina.
Definition
"O custo" refers to the amount of money or resources required to obtain or do something. It often relates to expenses or prices, such as in the example phrase where "o custo" of the trip increased due to the price of gasoline.
Etymology
The phrase "o custo" comes from the Latin word 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to refer specifically to the price or expense associated with goods or services. Did you know? The concept of 'cost' has been essential since ancient trade began!
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