divisão de custos
1. An arrangement where two or more parties divide the expenses or costs of something equally or proportionally
We agreed to a cost split for the apartment rental between the three roommates.
Concordamos com uma divisão de custos do aluguel do apartamento entre os três moradores.
2. In business, a method of allocating expenses among different departments, projects, or cost centers
The cost split between Marketing and Operations was calculated based on resource usage.
A divisão de custos entre Marketing e Operações foi calculada com base no uso de recursos.
3. A financial arrangement where participants share the financial burden of a common expense
For the team dinner, we did a cost split among all attendees.
Para o jantar da equipe, fizemos uma divisão de custos entre todos os participantes.
The concept of cost split is widely accepted in both Brazilian and American cultures, particularly common among roommates, friends dining out, and in business operations. In Brazil, 'rateio' is a formal accounting term frequently used in corporate environments, while 'divisão de custos' is more casual. The practice reflects shared responsibility and fairness in financial matters across both cultures.
NYC Slang
going halfsies / splitting the bill
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