regular stipend

[ˈreɡ.jə.lər ˈstɪ.pend]
nounpl: regular stipends
bolsa regular
1. a fixed, recurring allowance or payment made periodically to a person, typically for living expenses, studies, or services rendered
The university provides a regular stipend to all graduate students to cover their tuition and living costs.
A universidade fornece uma bolsa regular a todos os estudantes de pós-graduação para cobrir suas despesas de matrícula e subsistência.
2. a consistent periodic payment given to support someone's ongoing expenses or maintain their position
As an intern, he received a regular stipend throughout his three-month placement.
Como estagiário, ele recebeu uma bolsa regular durante todo o seu período de três meses.
In Brazil, 'bolsa regular' is commonly used in educational and institutional contexts, particularly for graduate students, interns, and scholarship recipients. The term reflects the importance of financial support systems in Brazilian universities and government-funded research programs. In the USA, stipends are particularly common in academic settings and are often distinguished from scholarships as they specifically cover living expenses rather than tuition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
allowancesubsidygrantscholarshipfellowshipperiodic paymentfixed allowance
Antonyms / Antônimos
irregular paymentone-time paymentlump sumno compensation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bolsa regular
most common formal term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
bolsa regular
standard usage
São Paulo
bolsa regular
standard usage in academic and institutional contexts
Portugal
bolsa regular ou subsídio periódico
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'bolsa de estudos' for students or 'subsídio' for general allowances

Related Words

salarywagestipendiaryremunerationscholarshipfellowshipgrantsubsidy

Related Idioms & Phrases

regular paycheck
steady income
monthly stipend
living stipend
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