personal expenditure
[/ˈpɜr.sən.əl ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/]
nounpl: personal expenditures
despesa pessoal
1. Money spent by an individual on goods, services, or activities for their own use or benefit, rather than for business or professional purposes
My personal expenditures this month included groceries, gas, and entertainment.
Minhas despesas pessoais este mês incluíram alimentos, gasolina e entretenimento.
2. Individual consumer spending that is not deductible for tax purposes or business-related
The accountant separated business expenses from personal expenditures for tax filing.
O contador separou as despesas comerciais das despesas pessoais para a declaração de impostos.
3. Private spending on daily necessities, luxuries, and lifestyle choices
Personal expenditures on clothing and dining out have increased significantly.
As despesas pessoais com roupas e refeições fora de casa aumentaram significativamente.
In Brazil, personal expenditure tracking is increasingly important due to inflation and economic fluctuations. Many Brazilians use the term 'despesa pessoal' when distinguishing between personal and professional spending, especially for tax purposes. In the USA, the concept is central to personal finance management and budgeting culture, with Americans frequently monitoring personal expenditures through banking apps and financial planning tools.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tighten one's belt (reduzir gastos pessoais)
live within one's means (viver de acordo com suas possibilidades financeiras pessoais)
count one's pennies (contar cada centavo de gasto pessoal)
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