day rate

[/deɪ reɪt/]
nounpl: day rates
diária
1. A fixed daily wage or fee paid to a worker, contractor, or service provider for one day of work
The construction worker earns a day rate of $150 per day.
O trabalhador de construção ganha uma diária de $150 por dia.
2. In the film and television industry, the daily payment for actors, crew members, or equipment rental
The cameraman negotiated a day rate of $500 for the film production.
O operador de câmera negociou uma diária de $500 para a produção do filme.
3. A rental rate charged for equipment or vehicles on a daily basis
The car rental company offers a day rate of $45 for economy vehicles.
A locadora oferece uma diária de $45 para veículos de economia.
In Brazil, 'diária' is widely used across industries including construction, domestic work, and services. It's a common form of compensation for temporary or freelance workers. In the United States, day rates are particularly prevalent in the entertainment industry, construction, and temporary staffing. The term reflects flexible labor arrangements common in modern economies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
daily ratedaily wageper diemdaily fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
hourly ratemonthly salaryannual salary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diária
most common term used for daily work compensation
Portugal
tarifa diária
more formal; also used for rental services
São Paulo
diária
standard usage in commercial and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
diária
common in construction and service industries

Related Words

hourly ratecontract workerfreelancerwagescompensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to work on a day rate
to negotiate a day rate
daily wage earner
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