nounfemininepl: allowances
mesada
1. a sum of money given regularly to a person, especially a child
The parents give their son a weekly allowance for doing chores.
Os pais dão uma mesada semanal ao filho por fazer tarefas domésticas.
2. an amount of something that is permitted or available
The baggage allowance for this flight is 23 kilograms.
A franquia de bagagem para este voo é de 23 quilogramas.
3. a deduction or reduction from a total amount
We received an allowance on the damaged goods.
Recebemos um desconto nas mercadorias danificadas.
4. permission or approval to do something
The school made allowance for students with disabilities.
A escola fez concessões para alunos com deficiências.
NYC Slang
allowance = pocket money, dough for kids
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make allowance for something - levar em conta, considerar
to make allowances - fazer concessões, ser tolerante
within the allowance - dentro do limite permitido
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