floor; story; level
1. the surface of a room that you walk on
The floor is made of marble.
O piso é feito de mármore.
2. a level or story of a building
They live on the third floor of the building.
Eles moram no terceiro piso do edifício.
3. the lowest level or minimum wage in a workplace
The minimum wage floor was increased this year.
O piso salarial foi aumentado este ano.
4. a level or basis upon which something is built
This agreement provides a foundation for negotiations.
Este acordo estabelece um piso para negociações.
In Brazil, 'piso' is the standard term for both floor surfaces and building levels. The term 'piso salarial' (minimum wage) is frequently used in labor discussions and legislation. In Portugal, while 'piso' is understood, 'andar' is often preferred when referring to building stories.
Related Idioms & Phrases
piso salarial (minimum wage)
no mesmo piso (on the same level, equal footing)
perder o piso (to lose one's footing, to be disoriented)
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