fair increase

[/fɛr ɪnˈkris/]
noun phrasepl: fair increases
aumento justo
1. A reasonable, equitable, or moderate rise in amount, price, or salary that is considered appropriate and not excessive
The employees were satisfied with the fair increase in their wages this year.
Os funcionários ficaram satisfeitos com o aumento justo em seus salários este ano.
2. An increment or growth in value that is proportionate and justifiable based on circumstances or performance
The product saw a fair increase in sales due to improved marketing strategies.
O produto teve um aumento justo nas vendas devido às estratégias de marketing melhoradas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'fair increase' is commonly used in labor negotiations, annual salary reviews, and business discussions. In Brazil, workers' rights advocacy frequently emphasizes 'aumento justo' as a key demand during wage negotiations. The term reflects cultural values around equity and reasonable compensation in workplace environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reasonable increasemodest increaseequitable raiseproportionate increasejustified increase
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfair decreaseexcessive increasesteep declineunjustified cut

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento justo
standard term used in labor and business contexts
São Paulo
aumento equitativo
slightly more formal alternative used in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
aumento razoável
common alternative emphasizing reasonableness
Portugal
aumento justo/equitativo
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formality differences

Related Words

salary increasewage raiseprice hikegrowthincrement

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fair shake
fair and square
fair deal
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