optional charge

[/ˈɒpʃənəl tʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: optional charges
taxa opcional
1. A fee or cost that is not mandatory and can be added to a bill or purchase at the customer's discretion
The resort offers an optional charge for spa services.
O resort oferece uma taxa opcional para serviços de spa.
2. An additional fee that may be applied for extra services, features, or conveniences beyond standard offerings
There is an optional charge of $15 for early check-in.
Há uma taxa opcional de $15 para check-in antecipado.
3. A supplementary cost that a customer may choose to pay or decline without affecting the primary transaction
The airline lists optional charges for seat selection and baggage fees.
A companhia aérea lista taxas opcionais para seleção de assento e taxas de bagagem.
In Brazil, optional charges are increasingly common in hospitality, airlines, and telecommunications. Consumers often expect clear disclosure of optional charges upfront, as transparency in billing is a growing concern. The term 'taxa opcional' is widely understood in commercial contexts, particularly in tourism and service industries where resort fees, service charges, and add-ons are standard practice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
add-on feesupplementary chargediscretionary feesurchargeancillary charge
Antonyms / Antônimos
mandatory chargemandatory feerequired charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa opcional
Most common term used in commerce and hospitality
Rio de Janeiro
taxa opcional / cobrança adicional opcional
Both terms are used interchangeably in tourism sector
São Paulo
taxa opcional / serviço adicional
More formal commercial usage
Portugal
taxa opcional / encargo adicional opcional
Less common; Portuguese prefer 'serviço adicional'

Related Words

surchargeadd-on serviceancillary serviceservice chargeextra feegratuity

Related Idioms & Phrases

at one's discretion
take it or leave it
add-on service
extras included
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