custo dividido
1. An expense or cost that is shared equally or proportionally among two or more people
We decided on a split cost for the dinner bill among all four friends.
Decidimos dividir o custo da conta do jantar entre os quatro amigos.
2. The amount each person pays when dividing an expense
The split cost for the hotel room came to $75 per person.
O custo dividido do quarto do hotel ficou em $75 por pessoa.
In Brazil and the USA, splitting costs is common among friends and colleagues, especially for meals and entertainment. The term 'Dutch treat' has historical origins but remains popular in American English. In Brazil, informal gatherings often involve cost-splitting ('rateio'), which is culturally accepted and expected among peers of similar economic status.
NYC Slang
going Dutch / splitting the check
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