money collection

[/ˈmʌni kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: money collections
coleta de dinheiro
1. the act of gathering or accumulating money from multiple sources or people
The church organized a money collection for the homeless shelter.
A igreja organizou uma coleta de dinheiro para o abrigo de sem-abrigo.
2. a group or sum of money that has been collected
The final money collection totaled $5,000 for charity.
A coleta de dinheiro final totalizou $5.000 para caridade.
3. the process of gathering funds through donations or contributions
They conducted a money collection to fund the community center renovation.
Eles realizaram uma coleta de dinheiro para financiar a renovação do centro comunitário.
Money collections are common in Brazil for religious causes, community projects, and disaster relief. In the US, they frequently occur in workplaces, churches, and schools. The practice reflects community solidarity and charitable giving values in both cultures.
NYC Slang
take-up; fund drive
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundraisingdonation drivefund collectionalms collectionmonetary collection
Antonyms / Antônimos
distributiondisbursementspending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleta de dinheiro
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arrecadação de fundos
more formal alternative commonly used
São Paulo
campanhas de arrecadação
emphasizes organized campaigns
Portugal
recolha de fundos
Portuguese European equivalent; uses 'recolha' instead of 'coleta'

Related Words

donationcontributionfundraisercharity drivecrowdfunding

Related Idioms & Phrases

passing the hat
taking up a collection
raising funds
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