supplemental payment
[/ˌsʌplɪˈmentəl ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: supplemental payments
pagamento suplementar
1. An additional payment made to compensate for a shortfall, increase in costs, or to provide extra remuneration beyond the standard or agreed amount
The company provided a supplemental payment to employees to offset inflation.
A empresa forneceu um pagamento suplementar aos funcionários para compensar a inflação.
2. In employment contexts, extra compensation beyond regular salary or wages
Workers received a supplemental payment after completing the overtime project.
Os trabalhadores receberam um pagamento suplementar após concluir o projeto de hora extra.
3. In government or benefits programs, an additional disbursement to existing payments
Senior citizens qualified for a supplemental payment during the emergency relief period.
Os idosos se qualificaram para um pagamento suplementar durante o período de auxílio emergencial.
In Brazil, supplemental payments are commonly used to address inflation impact on salaries and are often negotiated during collective labor agreements. In the USA, these payments are typical in government assistance programs and corporate compensation structures. The term reflects formal business and legal language in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
extra cash, top-up
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