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benefits

[/ˈbenɪfɪts/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural as noun)
benefícios
1. Advantages or profits gained from something
The benefits of regular exercise are well documented.
Os benefícios do exercício regular são bem documentados.
2. Payments or assistance provided by an organization or government
She receives unemployment benefits while searching for a job.
Ela recebe benefícios de desemprego enquanto procura um emprego.
3. Employee compensation such as health insurance or retirement plans
The company offers excellent benefits including health insurance.
A empresa oferece excelentes benefícios, incluindo seguro de saúde.
4. Third person singular present of the verb 'to benefit'
She benefits from the new policy.
Ela se beneficia da nova política.
NYC Slang
perks
Synonyms
advantagesgainsprofitsperksallowances
Antonyms
drawbacksdisadvantagesliabilitiesharms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
benefícios
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
benefícios
Standard usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
benefícios
Standard usage, sometimes 'vantagens' in informal speech
Portugal
benefícios
Standard in formal contexts; 'subsídios' for government assistance

Related Idioms & Phrases

fringe benefits
reap the benefits
benefit of the doubt
employee benefits package
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