monthly bill

[ˈmʌnθli bɪl]
nounpl: monthly bills
conta mensal
1. a statement of charges or amounts owed for services or goods provided during a one-month period
I received my monthly bill for electricity yesterday.
Recebi minha conta mensal de eletricidade ontem.
2. a recurring invoice issued once per month for utilities, subscriptions, or services
Make sure to pay your monthly bills on time to avoid late fees.
Certifique-se de pagar suas contas mensais no prazo para evitar multas por atraso.
3. a financial obligation payable within a calendar month
She budgets for all her monthly bills at the beginning of each month.
Ela orça todas as suas contas mensais no início de cada mês.
In Brazil, monthly bills are a fundamental part of financial management. Most utilities, subscriptions, and services operate on a monthly billing cycle. The term 'boleto' (payment slip) is deeply integrated into Brazilian culture as the standard payment method for these bills. Americans and Brazilians alike emphasize timely payment of monthly bills to maintain good credit and avoid penalties. Digital banking has made tracking and paying monthly bills easier in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monthly invoicemonthly statementmonthly chargemonthly accountmonthly payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-time paymentannual billquarterly bill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conta mensal
most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conta mensal / boleto mensal
boleto (payment slip) is frequently used when referring to the bill itself
São Paulo
conta mensal / fatura mensal
fatura is also used interchangeably, particularly for credit card and utility bills
Portugal
fatura mensal / conta mensal
fatura is preferred; conta is also acceptable in both contexts

Related Words

utility billinvoicepaymentaccountsubscriptionstatementdue datebilling cycle

Related Idioms & Phrases

to settle a monthly bill
to fall behind on monthly bills
to juggle monthly bills
to stretch out monthly bills
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