paid services

[/peɪd ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: paid services
serviços pagos
1. Services or professional work for which a person or organization receives monetary compensation
The company offers both free and paid services to its customers.
A empresa oferece tanto serviços gratuitos quanto serviços pagos aos seus clientes.
2. Commercial offerings that require payment as opposed to complimentary or free options
Our platform provides paid services such as consulting and technical support.
Nossa plataforma oferece serviços pagos como consultoria e suporte técnico.
3. Professional assistance or labor compensated by a fee or salary
She decided to hire paid services for home renovation instead of doing it herself.
Ela decidiu contratar serviços pagos para renovação da casa em vez de fazer ela mesma.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'paid services' is a standard business term used to distinguish revenue-generating offerings from free alternatives. In Brazil, companies increasingly use this term with the rise of digital platforms and subscription models (SaaS, streaming services). The concept reflects modern consumer choice between freemium and premium service models, particularly prevalent in tech and service industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chargeable servicesfee-based servicescommercial servicescompensated servicesfor-pay services
Antonyms / Antônimos
free servicescomplimentary servicesgratis servicesunpaid servicesvolunteer services

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviços pagos
Standard term used throughout Brazil for any compensated professional services
São Paulo
serviços remunerados
More formal alternative commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
serviços pagos / serviços cobrados
Both forms used interchangeably in commercial and service industry contexts
Portugal
serviços pagos / serviços remunerados
Similar usage to Brazil; 'serviços remunerados' is slightly more formal

Related Words

subscriptionfeepremiumcommercialcompensationprofessional servicescustomer service

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay for services rendered
opt for paid services
upgrade to paid services
switch to paid services
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