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benefício

[bə.nə.ˈfi.siu̯]
nounmasculinepl: benefícios
benefit
1. An advantage, profit, or gain obtained from something
The new policy brings many benefits to employees.
A nova política traz muitos benefícios para os funcionários.
2. A social security payment or allowance provided by the government or an organization
She receives unemployment benefits.
Ela recebe benefícios de desemprego.
3. A charitable event or concert organized to raise money for a cause
They organized a benefit concert for the homeless.
Organizaram um show beneficente para os sem-abrigo.
4. A favorable or helpful effect or outcome
Regular exercise has many health benefits.
O exercício regular tem muitos benefícios para a saúde.
Synonyms
vantagemproveitoganhoauxíliosubsídio
Antonyms
desvantagemprejuízodanomalefício

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
benefício
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
benefício
Standard usage; often refers to social security as 'prestação social'
Angola
benefício
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

benefício da dúvida (benefit of the doubt)
em benefício de (for the benefit of)
tirar benefício de (to benefit from)
para benefício mútuo (for mutual benefit)
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