personal payment
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: personal payments
pagamento pessoal
1. A direct monetary payment made by an individual to another person or entity, typically for a debt, service, or obligation
He made a personal payment to settle the medical bills.
Ele fez um pagamento pessoal para liquidar as contas médicas.
2. A payment made in person or directly from one's personal funds rather than through an institutional or business account
The landlord prefers personal payments rather than checks.
O proprietário prefere pagamentos pessoais a cheques.
3. In legal contexts, a payment made directly by a debtor to a creditor as opposed to through an intermediary
The court ordered personal payment of the damages within 30 days.
O tribunal ordenou o pagamento pessoal dos danos em 30 dias.
In Brazil, personal payments are often preferred in informal transactions and small businesses to avoid bureaucratic processes. In the USA, personal payments are emphasized in contexts involving legal settlements, loans between individuals, and situations where accountability is important. The term reflects different attitudes toward financial documentation and trust between parties in both cultures.
NYC Slang
cash payment / straight-up payment
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