monthly payment

[/ˈmʌnθli ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: monthly payments
pagamento mensal
1. A sum of money paid once every month, typically as part of a loan repayment, subscription, or regular financial obligation
The monthly payment for my car loan is $450.
O pagamento mensal do meu empréstimo de carro é de $450.
2. A recurring installment due on a specific date each month
Most mortgages require a monthly payment on the first of each month.
A maioria das hipotecas exige um pagamento mensal no primeiro dia de cada mês.
In Brazil, monthly payments are deeply embedded in consumer culture due to high inflation history and installment payment traditions. The term 'mensalidade' is particularly common in educational and subscription contexts, while 'pagamento mensal' is more formal/financial. In the USA, monthly payments are standard for mortgages, auto loans, and utilities, reflecting structured consumer credit practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monthly installmentmonthly feemonthly chargemonthly dues
Antonyms / Antônimos
lump sum paymentone-time payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento mensal
Standard term used across Brazil in financial contexts
São Paulo
pagamento mensal / mensalidade
Both terms commonly used; 'mensalidade' more common in educational/subscription contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pagamento mensal
Standard usage in formal financial discussions
Portugal
pagamento mensal / prestação mensal
Both terms used; 'prestação' is also common in European Portuguese

Related Words

installmentmortgageloansubscriptionamortizationinterest rate

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up with monthly payments
fall behind on monthly payments
monthly payment plan
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