set allowance
[/sɛt əˈlaʊəns/]
nounpl: set allowances
mesada fixa
1. A fixed amount of money allocated to someone on a regular basis (usually weekly or monthly) for personal expenses or discretionary spending
Parents often give their children a set allowance to teach them financial responsibility.
Os pais frequentemente dão uma mesada fixa aos filhos para ensiná-los responsabilidade financeira.
2. In business/finance, a predetermined amount of money budgeted or allocated for a specific purpose or expense category
The company provides each department with a set allowance for office supplies.
A empresa fornece a cada departamento uma verba fixa para material de escritório.
3. A fixed sum of money permitted or authorized for specific use under established conditions
Employees receive a set allowance for travel expenses on business trips.
Os funcionários recebem uma verba fixa para despesas de viagem em viagens de negócios.
In Brazilian culture, 'mesada' (set allowance) is a common practice where parents give children regular pocket money, typically monthly, as part of financial education. In the USA and UK, allowances serve similar purposes for teaching children money management. In corporate contexts, set allowances are standard for travel reimbursement and departmental budgets.
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