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pocket money
[ˈpɒkɪt ˈmʌni]
noun
mesada
1.
A small amount of money given regularly to a child by their parents for personal spending
My parents gave me pocket money every week to spend on toys and snacks.
Meus pais me davam mesada toda semana para gastar com brinquedos e lanches.
2.
A small sum of money kept for minor personal expenses
I always keep some pocket money for emergencies.
Sempre guardo um pouco de dinheiro de bolso para emergências.
Synonyms
allowance
spending money
pin money
petty cash
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mesada
Most common term for money given to children by parents
General Brazilian
dinheiro de bolso
Literal translation; less common but understood
Portugal
mesada
Standard term used in Portugal as well
Portugal
dinheiro para gastar
Alternative phrase meaning money for spending
Related Idioms & Phrases
spare change
mad money
pin money
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