earning

[/ˈɜrnɪŋ/]
nounpl: earnings
ganho, rendimento, lucro
1. Money or income obtained as a result of work or investment
His monthly earning from the job is $3,000.
Seu ganho mensal do trabalho é de $3.000.
2. Profit made by a company or individual after expenses
The company's earnings increased by 15% this quarter.
Os lucros da empresa aumentaram 15% neste trimestre.
3. The act or process of obtaining income through work or investment
Earning a living requires dedication and hard work.
Ganhar a vida requer dedicação e trabalho duro.
In Brazilian business culture, 'earnings' (lucros) are closely monitored quarterly and publicly reported for corporations. In the USA, earnings reports significantly impact stock market behavior. The word is fundamental to both American and Brazilian financial discourse, reflecting the importance of income generation in capitalist economies.
NYC Slang
bag, bread, paper, cheese
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incomerevenueprofitwagessalarygainproceeds
Antonyms / Antônimos
lossexpensedebtspending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganho, rendimento, lucro
Most commonly used term in business and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
grana, tostão
Informal slang for money earned
São Paulo
faturamento, rendimento
Often used in commercial and business contexts
Portugal
ganho, rendimento, lucro
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but 'lucro' more commonly used for profits

Related Words

earnincomesalarywagesrevenueprofitinvestmentcompensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

earning one's keep
earning one's stripes
earning potential
net earnings
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