O cartão de crédito
Example: Eu uso o cartão de crédito para pagar as compras.
Definition
"O cartão de crédito" is a plastic card issued by financial institutions that allows the holder to make purchases or payments on credit, with the amount paid back later, often with interest. It is widely used for transactions, including paying for goods and services.
Etymology
The phrase "o cartão de crédito" comes from Portuguese, where "cartão" means 'card' and "crédito" means 'credit'. The term reflects the card's function as a credit instrument. Interestingly, credit cards originated in the early 20th century as a way to simplify payments and build consumer trust.
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