O pessoal
Example: O pessoal da empresa vai participar da reunião amanhã.
Definition
"O pessoal" refers to the group of employees or staff members within a company or organization. It denotes the people who work together in a professional setting, often implying a collective team involved in business or operational activities.
Etymology
The phrase "o pessoal" originates from Portuguese, where "pessoal" means 'personnel' or 'staff.' It derives from the Latin word 'personalis,' relating to a person or individual. Did you know? In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, "o pessoal" is a casual way to refer to a group of people, especially in work environments.
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