A licença maternidade
Example: Ela pediu a licença maternidade para cuidar do bebê recém-nascido.
Definition
"A licença maternidade" refers to the period of leave granted to a mother from her work to care for her newborn baby. It allows the mother time to recover from childbirth and bond with the infant without losing employment or income.
Etymology
The term "a licença maternidade" comes from Portuguese, where "licença" means leave or permission, and "maternidade" relates to motherhood or maternity. It literally translates to 'maternity leave,' a concept that has been institutionalized to support working mothers after childbirth.
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the maternity leave