monthly charge

[/ˈmʌnθli tʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: monthly charges
cobrança mensal
1. A fee or amount of money that is billed or charged on a recurring monthly basis
The monthly charge for your internet service is $49.99.
A cobrança mensal pelo seu serviço de internet é de R$ 249,99.
2. A regular payment due each month for a subscription, membership, or utility service
My gym membership includes a monthly charge of $50.
Minha assinatura de academia inclui uma cobrança mensal de R$ 250.
3. An itemized fee appearing on a monthly bill or invoice
Check your credit card statement for any unauthorized monthly charges.
Verifique seu extrato de cartão de crédito por qualquer cobrança mensal não autorizada.
In Brazil, monthly charges are extremely common due to subscription-based services (streaming, gyms, utilities). The term 'mensalidade' is particularly used in educational contexts. Americans typically refer to these as 'monthly payments' or 'monthly subscriptions,' and checking for unauthorized monthly charges is a common financial practice due to subscription service proliferation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monthly feemonthly paymentmonthly subscriptionrecurring chargemonthly bill
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-time chargeannual chargefree servicecredit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobrança mensal
Most common term used in Brazil for monthly recurring charges
Rio de Janeiro
taxa mensal
Also used, particularly for service fees and membership costs
São Paulo
cobrança mensal / mensalidade
Both terms used; 'mensalidade' is common for educational and membership fees
Portugal
taxa mensal / encargo mensal
European Portuguese prefers 'encargo' for charges and 'taxa' for fees

Related Words

subscriptionbilling cyclerecurring paymentinvoicefeeutility bill

Related Idioms & Phrases

recurring charge
set up a monthly charge
waive the monthly charge
dispute a monthly charge
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