single income

[/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈɪnkəm/]
nounpl: single incomes
renda única
1. A household or family that depends on earnings from only one employed person
They live on a single income since one spouse decided to stay home with the children.
Eles vivem com uma renda única desde que um cônjuge decidiu ficar em casa com as crianças.
2. An economic situation where a household has only one source of employment income
Managing a household on a single income requires careful budgeting.
Gerenciar uma casa com renda única exige um orçamento cuidadoso.
In Brazil, the concept of 'renda única' has become increasingly relevant as discussions around family economics, gender roles, and childcare have evolved. In the USA, single-income households were more common in the mid-20th century but have become less typical in recent decades, making this term relevant in discussions about economic shifts and family structure changes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one-income householdsingle earnersole incomeone paycheck
Antonyms / Antônimos
dual incomedouble incomemultiple incometwo-income household

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renda única
Most common term used in Brazil for a single income household
General Brazilian
renda de uma só pessoa
More descriptive alternative phrase
Portugal
rendimento único
Portuguese variant using 'rendimento' instead of 'renda'
USA English
single income
Standard term in American English, often used in economic and social discussions

Related Words

household incomebreadwinneremploymentfamily financesincome stability

Related Idioms & Phrases

living on a single income
surviving on one paycheck
making ends meet with a single income
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