Mínimo
Example: O salário mínimo garantirá uma vida mais digna para todos.
Definition
"Mínimo" is a Portuguese adjective meaning the smallest or least amount, degree, or quantity possible or allowed. It often refers to something that serves as a lower limit, such as in the phrase 'minimum wage,' which ensures a basic standard or level.
Etymology
The word "mínimo" comes from the Latin 'minimus,' meaning 'smallest' or 'least.' Did you know that this Latin root is also the source of the English word 'minimum'? The concept has long been used to denote the smallest acceptable or measurable amount.
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