O custo
Example: O custo do jantar foi muito alto ontem.
Definition
"O custo" refers to the amount of money required to purchase or produce something, often used in the context of business and management to indicate expenses or financial outlays. For example, in "O custo do jantar foi muito alto ontem," it means the price or expense of the dinner was very high yesterday.
Etymology
The phrase "o custo" comes from the Portuguese noun "custo," which traces back to the Latin word "constare," meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Over time, it evolved to mean the price or expense associated with goods or services in commerce and management. Did you know? The term "custo" is closely related to the English word 'cost,' sharing the same Latin root.
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