entitlements
[/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənts/]
nounpl: entitlements
direitos, benefícios, ou prestações sociais
1. Rights or benefits to which a person is legally or morally entitled
Government entitlements include Social Security and Medicare.
Os direitos sociais do governo incluem Seguro Social e Medicare.
2. Feelings or beliefs that one deserves special privileges or treatment
His sense of entitlement made him expect special treatment at work.
Seu sentimento de direito fez com que ele esperasse tratamento especial no trabalho.
3. Social welfare benefits provided by the state to citizens
The debate centers on reducing entitlements spending in the budget.
O debate se concentra em reduzir os gastos com benefícios sociais no orçamento.
4. Legal right to receive a particular benefit or advantage
Employees receive various entitlements such as paid leave and health insurance.
Os funcionários recebem vários benefícios como licença remunerada e seguro de saúde.
In the USA, 'entitlements' is a politically charged term often used in debates about government spending on Social Security, Medicare, and welfare programs. In Brazil, the equivalent concept ('direitos sociais' or 'benefícios') is similarly discussed in policy debates but often frames these as fundamental social rights rather than controversial expenses.
NYC Slang
freebies, benefits, or 'what you got comin' to ya' (colloquial)
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