A demissão
Example: A demissão inesperada causou surpresa entre os funcionários.
Definition
"A demissão" refers to the act of terminating an employee's contract or employment, often initiated by the employer. It denotes the formal process by which a worker is dismissed from their job, sometimes unexpectedly, causing significant impact on both the individual and the organization.
Etymology
The word "a demissão" comes from the Portuguese verb 'demitir,' derived from Latin 'dimittere,' meaning 'to send away' or 'dismiss.' Did you know? The root 'mittere' means 'to send,' highlighting the idea of sending someone away from a position or role.
Learn to use this word actively
"A demissão" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 181 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the dismissal