per diem

• Expresión latina que significa «por día» o «por cada día», usada comúnmente en contextos comerciales y legales para referirse a una asignación diaria o tarifa diaria para gastos, trabajo o servicios.

A Latin phrase meaning 'per day' or 'for each day', commonly used in business and legal contexts to refer to a daily allowance or daily rate for expenses, work, or services.

1. Daily allowanceB2formal

   An amount of money paid per day to cover expenses, typically for travel or work.

   Dieta de viaje

   • The company provides a per diem for meals during business trips.
   • He received a per diem of $50 for his travel expenses.
   • The per diem rate is set by the organization's policy.

2. By the dayB2formal

   Used to describe something that is calculated or paid on a daily basis.

   por día

   • The consultant charges a per diem fee for his services.
   • They hired a per diem worker for the project.
   • The per diem rate for the rental car is $30.