salário
salary, wage
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sa.ˈla.ɾju/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, salaries are typically discussed in monthly terms, not annually. The 'salário mínimo' (minimum wage) is a widely referenced economic indicator. Workers also receive a '13º salário' (13th salary) — an extra month's pay split between November and December, mandated by law.
📝 Example Sentences
O salário mínimo no Brasil é baixo.
The minimum wage in Brazil is low.
Ela recebeu um aumento de salário.
She received a salary increase.
O salário cai na conta todo dia cinco.
The salary is deposited on the fifth of every month.