daily rate

[/ˈdeɪli reɪt/]
nounpl: daily rates
diária
1. the amount of money paid or charged per day for work, accommodation, or services
The consultant's daily rate is $500.
A diária do consultor é de $500.
2. a fixed fee paid to temporary or contract workers for each day worked
Farm workers are paid a daily rate during harvest season.
Os trabalhadores rurais recebem uma diária durante a colheita.
3. the cost per day for renting accommodation such as a hotel room
The hotel's daily rate includes breakfast.
A diária do hotel inclui café da manhã.
In Brazil, 'diária' is commonly used in labor contexts for temporary workers, particularly in agriculture, construction, and hospitality. In the USA and UK, 'daily rate' is standard in consulting, contracting, and hotel industries. The term reflects the gig economy and flexible work arrangements increasingly common in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
day ratedaily wageper diemdaily fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
hourly ratemonthly rateannual rate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diária
most common term for daily payment or daily accommodation fee
Rio de Janeiro
diária
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
diária
standard usage in business and labor contexts
Portugal
diária
also used; alternatively 'taxa diária' for specific services

Related Words

wagesalaryaccommodationcontract workper diembilling

Related Idioms & Phrases

charge a daily rate
negotiate daily rates
work on a daily rate basis
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