service bill
[/ˈsɜːrvɪs bɪl/]
nounpl: service bills
conta de serviço
1. An invoice or statement for services rendered, detailing charges for professional work or maintenance performed
The plumber handed me a service bill for $250 after fixing the pipes.
O encanador me entregou uma conta de serviço de R$ 1.250 após consertar os canos.
2. A legislative bill proposing changes to service-related regulations or requirements
The new service bill aims to improve standards for home repair contractors.
O novo projeto de lei sobre serviços visa melhorar os padrões para contratantes de consertos residenciais.
3. A utility or subscription charge invoice for ongoing services such as internet, phone, or cable
I received my monthly service bill for internet and cable this morning.
Recebi minha conta mensal de serviço de internet e TV a cabo esta manhã.
In Brazil, service bills are extremely common for professional services like plumbing, electrical work, and maintenance. Consumers often compare multiple service bills before hiring contractors. In the USA, service bills are standard business practice and legally required in most states, with detailed itemization expected.
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