O preço da eletricidade
Example: O preço da eletricidade subiu muito este mês.
Definition
"O preço da eletricidade" refers to the cost or amount of money charged for the consumption of electrical energy. It indicates how much consumers must pay for the electricity they use, which can fluctuate based on market conditions, demand, and supply factors.
Etymology
The phrase "o preço da eletricidade" comes from Portuguese, where "preço" means price or cost, and "eletricidade" refers to electricity. "Eletricidade" itself derives from the Greek word "ēlektron," meaning amber, linked to the early studies of static electricity. Did you know that the term evolved as electricity became a common utility, making the phrase essential for discussions about energy costs?
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the price of electricity