English Meaning & Definitions
Occurring, paid, or calculated once every month; monthly.
- “Eu pago quinhentos reais por mês de aluguel.”
- “O salário é pago por mês, sempre no quinto dia útil.”
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Derived from the Portuguese preposition 'por' (by, per, for) and the noun 'mês' (month). 'Mês' traces back to the Latin 'mensis', which shares a common Proto-Indo-European root with 'moon' (*mḗh₁n̥s), reflecting the ancient practice of tracking time through lunar cycles.
Think of 'por' as 'per' and 'mês' as 'month'—it literally translates to 'per month'.
Frequently Asked Questions About “por mês”
1. What is the meaning of “por mês” in English?
In English, por mês (adverb) is defined as: “Occurring, paid, or calculated once every month; monthly.”.
2. How do you use “por mês” in a sentence?
“Eu pago quinhentos reais por mês de aluguel.”
3. What are English synonyms of “por mês”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “por mês”?
Derived from the Portuguese preposition 'por' (by, per, for) and the noun 'mês' (month). 'Mês' traces back to the Latin 'mensis', which shares a common Proto-Indo-European root with 'moon' (*mḗh₁n̥s), reflecting the ancient practice of tracking time through lunar cycles.
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