unexpected payment
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: unexpected payments
pagamento inesperado
1. A financial transaction or monetary transfer that occurs without prior notice or anticipation, often surprising the recipient or payer
The unexpected payment from the insurance company covered all of his medical expenses.
O pagamento inesperado da companhia de seguros cobriu todas as suas despesas médicas.
2. Money received or due that was not budgeted for or anticipated in financial planning
The unexpected payment from her inheritance helped her pay off her debts.
O pagamento inesperado da sua herança ajudou-a a pagar suas dívidas.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, unexpected payments can create accounting complications and require proper documentation. In Brazil, these are often associated with tax refunds (restituição) or bonus payments (décimo terceiro), while in the USA they're commonly related to insurance settlements or reimbursements. The term carries positive or neutral connotations depending on context.
NYC Slang
surprise cash / money out of the blue
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