As horas extras
Example: Ela trabalha muitas horas extras para ganhar mais dinheiro.
Definition
"As horas extras" refers to additional working hours beyond the regular schedule, often compensated with extra pay. Employees work "as horas extras" to increase their income or meet urgent work demands, as in the example: 'She works many "as horas extras" to earn more money.'
Etymology
The term "as horas extras" comes from Portuguese, where "horas" means hours and "extras" means extra or additional. It literally translates to 'extra hours.' The phrase captures the concept of work done beyond normal hours, a practice common in many labor systems.
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