noun/adjectivemasculinepl: honorários
fee; honorarium; honorary
1. A payment or compensation given to a professional for services rendered, typically used for lawyers, doctors, consultants, and other independent professionals
The lawyer charged high honorariums for her legal services.
A advogada cobrava honorários altos pelos seus serviços jurídicos.
2. A token payment or reward given as recognition rather than as full compensation
He accepted a small honorarium for giving the lecture.
Ele aceitou um pequeno honorário por proferir a palestra.
3. Honorary; relating to a position or title held without pay or formal duties
She was given an honorary position on the board.
Ela recebeu uma posição honorária na diretoria.
In Brazil, 'honorários' is the standard term used in professional and legal contexts for compensation. It's particularly important in discussions with lawyers, doctors, and consultants where fees are negotiated. The plural form 'honorários' is more commonly used than the singular, especially when discussing service agreements. In Portugal, the term maintains similar professional usage but may be less common in everyday conversation compared to Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cobrar honorários - to charge fees
honorários profissionais - professional fees
acordo de honorários - fee agreement
tabela de honorários - fee schedule
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