gross earnings

[/ɡroʊs ˈɜrnɪŋz/]
noun
rendimentos brutos
1. Total income or revenue earned before any deductions such as taxes, benefits, or expenses
Her gross earnings for the year were $75,000 before taxes.
Seus rendimentos brutos para o ano foram de $75.000 antes dos impostos.
2. The total amount of money a business generates from sales before subtracting costs and expenses
The company's gross earnings increased by 15% compared to last quarter.
Os rendimentos brutos da empresa aumentaram 15% em comparação com o trimestre anterior.
In Brazil, 'rendimentos brutos' is a standard term used in employment contracts, payroll statements, and tax documents. It's essential for understanding income in formal employment and business contexts. The distinction between gross and net earnings is particularly important in Brazil due to complex tax and contribution systems (INSS, IRPF). In the USA, this term is fundamental to employment law and financial planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gross incomegross revenuetotal earningsgross profit (in business context)
Antonyms / Antônimos
net earningsnet incometake-home pay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rendimentos brutos
Most common term used in financial and employment contexts
General Brazilian
ganhos brutos
Alternative term, slightly less formal
São Paulo
rendimento bruto
Singular form commonly used in business and accounting
Portugal
rendimentos brutos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in Portuguese financial terminology

Related Words

deductionsnet earningstaxable incomesalarywagesrevenue

Related Idioms & Phrases

gross earnings before tax (EBT)
gross earnings statement
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →