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mensal

/mẽˈsal/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Happening, done, payable, or occurring once a month; monthly.

Example Sentences:
  • O pagamento é mensal e deve ser feito até o dia 10.
  • Recebi o meu relatório mensal de vendas hoje de manhã.
2.noun

A monthly allowance, salary, or publication.

Example Sentences:
  • Ele recebeu o seu mensal na sexta-feira passada.
  • O jornal lançou um suplemento mensal dedicado à cultura.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin mēnsālis ("pertaining to a table or monthly allowance"), derived from Latin mēnsis ("month"), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *mḗh₂n̥s ("moon, month").

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Think of the English word 'menses' or 'monthly' to remember that mensal relates to a month.

Frequently Asked Questions About “mensal

1. What is the meaning of “mensal” in English?

In English, mensal (adjective) is defined as: “Happening, done, payable, or occurring once a month; monthly.”.

2. How do you use “mensal” in a sentence?

O pagamento é mensal e deve ser feito até o dia 10.

3. What are English synonyms of “mensal”?

Common synonyms include:mensário,por mês

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “mensal”?

From Late Latin mēnsālis ("pertaining to a table or monthly allowance"), derived from Latin mēnsis ("month"), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *mḗh₂n̥s ("moon, month").