Example: A alta dos preços afetou o orçamento familiar este mês.
Definition
"A alta" refers to the increase or rise in prices, costs, or values, often impacting budgets or expenses. In the example, "a alta dos preços" means the rise in prices that affected the family budget this month.
Translations
the rise
la subida
de stijging
l'augment
la hausse
die Erhöhung
l'aumento
Etymology
The phrase "a alta" in Portuguese comes from the adjective "alto," meaning high or tall, adapted as a noun to signify an increase or rise. Did you know? This use metaphorically captures the idea of prices going 'up' like something tall.
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the rise