flexible allowance
[/ˈflɛksəbəl əˈlaʊəns/]
nounpl: flexible allowances
mesada flexível
1. A variable amount of money given regularly to someone (typically a child or employee) that can be adjusted based on circumstances, needs, or performance
The parents decided to give their teenager a flexible allowance that could increase with good grades.
Os pais decidiram dar ao adolescente uma mesada flexível que poderia aumentar com boas notas.
2. A monetary benefit provided by an employer that can be allocated by the employee according to their personal preferences within certain guidelines
The company offers a flexible allowance for professional development that employees can use for courses or certifications.
A empresa oferece uma verba flexível para desenvolvimento profissional que os funcionários podem usar para cursos ou certificações.
3. A sum of money set aside with adjustable terms or conditions for specific purposes
The flexible allowance for travel expenses can be modified based on project requirements.
A verba flexível para despesas de viagem pode ser modificada de acordo com os requisitos do projeto.
In Brazil, flexible allowances (mesadas flexíveis) are increasingly popular among middle-class families as a way to teach financial responsibility to children while rewarding good behavior or academic performance. In corporate contexts, especially in multinational companies operating in Brazil and São Paulo, flexible allowances are part of modern compensation packages designed to give employees autonomy over benefits selection. In the USA, similar arrangements are common in tech companies and progressive employers offering flexible benefits or 'cafeteria-style' compensation plans.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bend with the times (in the context of flexible arrangements)
play it by ear (regarding flexible allowances)
give someone room to maneuver (provide flexibility)
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