sufficient pay

[sə-ˈfi-shənt ˈpeɪ]
noun phrase
salário suficiente
1. compensation or wages that are adequate to meet basic needs and living expenses
The workers demanded sufficient pay to support their families.
Os trabalhadores exigiam um salário suficiente para sustentar suas famílias.
2. remuneration that is considered fair and adequate for the work performed
She was grateful to finally receive sufficient pay for her efforts.
Ela estava grata por finalmente receber uma remuneração suficiente pelo seu trabalho.
In Brazil, discussions about 'salário suficiente' are deeply connected to labor rights movements and the minimum wage debate. The concept reflects broader concerns about income inequality and worker dignity. In the USA, 'sufficient pay' has become a rallying cry in labor activism and wage advocacy, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and the 'Great Resignation.'
NYC Slang
decent money; fair shake
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adequate payfair wagesliving wagedecent salaryreasonable compensation
Antonyms / Antônimos
insufficient paylow wagespoverty wagesinadequate compensationmeager salary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
salário suficiente
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
salário decente
colloquial alternative emphasizing fairness
São Paulo
remuneração adequada
more formal business context
Portugal
salário adequado
Portuguese preference for 'adequado' over 'suficiente'

Related Words

minimum wagesalarycompensationremunerationwage gapbenefits package

Related Idioms & Phrases

make ends meet
earn a living
put food on the table
fair day's pay for a fair day's work
ganhar o pão de cada dia
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