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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
surprise paymentunplanned paymentunforeseen paymentunanticipated payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
expected paymentscheduled paymentplanned payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento inesperado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pagamento de surpresa
Alternative colloquial usage, more informal
Rio de Janeiro
grana de surpresa
Very informal slang for unexpected money/payment
Portugal
pagamento inesperado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard formal usage

Related Words

invoicerefundreimbursementdisbursementtransaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

money from nowhere
out of the blue
a blessing in disguise
windfall payment
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