incentives

[/ɪnˈsentɪvz/]
nounpl: incentives
incentivos
1. things that motivate or encourage someone to do something, typically rewards or benefits
The company offers financial incentives to employees who meet their targets.
A empresa oferece incentivos financeiros aos funcionários que atingem suas metas.
2. factors or conditions that provide motivation or reason to act in a certain way
Tax incentives encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy.
Incentivos fiscais encorajam as empresas a investir em energia renovável.
3. payments or rewards given to promote desired behavior or performance
Performance incentives are tied to employee evaluations.
Os incentivos de desempenho estão vinculados às avaliações dos funcionários.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, 'incentives' is a key term in human resources and corporate strategy. Brazilian companies increasingly use performance-based incentives (incentivos de desempenho) as part of compensation packages. The concept is widely understood in formal business Portuguese and is commonly used in job contracts and corporate policies.
NYC Slang
perks, sweetener, carrot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
motivationsrewardsinducementsstimuliencouragementsbonusesbenefits
Antonyms / Antônimos
discouragementsdisincentivesdeterrentspenalties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
incentivos
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
incentivos
Frequently used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
incentivos
Used similarly to São Paulo, especially in formal/business settings
Portugal
incentivos
European Portuguese uses the same term with identical meaning

Related Words

motivationrewardstimulusencouragementbonusincentivizeincentivization

Related Idioms & Phrases

dangle incentives
offer incentives
create incentives
financial incentives
tax incentives
performance incentives
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