Example: Ele trabalha sempre além do horário extra combinado.
Definition
"O extra" refers to an additional amount or time beyond what is usual or expected, often used to describe extra work hours or supplementary tasks. For example, it can denote the extra hours worked beyond the normal schedule.
The phrase "o extra" comes from the Portuguese article "o" meaning "the" and the adjective "extra," borrowed from Latin "extra," meaning "outside" or "beyond." Did you know? "Extra" entered Portuguese through Latin and later influenced many languages with the same meaning of something additional or beyond the norm.
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