A hipoteca
Example: Eles pagam a hipoteca da casa todos os meses.
Definition
"A hipoteca" is a financial agreement in which a property is used as collateral to secure a loan. It allows the borrower to use the property while repaying the debt over time, typically in monthly installments, as in the example: 'They pay the mortgage on the house every month.'
Etymology
The word "a hipoteca" comes from the Greek word 'hypothēkē,' meaning 'pledge' or 'security.' It passed into Latin as 'hypotheca' before entering Portuguese. Did you know? The concept has ancient roots, originally referring to a legal pledge without transfer of possession.
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