utility statement

[juːˈtɪləti ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: utility statements
conta de serviços públicos
1. A bill or invoice from a utility company (such as electricity, water, gas, or internet provider) detailing charges for services consumed during a billing period
I received my utility statement showing an increase in my electricity bill this month.
Recebi minha conta de serviços públicos mostrando um aumento na conta de eletricidade este mês.
2. An official document provided by utility companies that serves as proof of residence or address verification
The bank requires a utility statement as proof of your current address.
O banco exige uma conta de serviços públicos como comprovante do seu endereço atual.
3. A financial record used for budgeting and expense tracking purposes
I review my utility statements monthly to monitor my household expenses.
Eu reviso minhas contas de serviços públicos mensalmente para monitorar minhas despesas domésticas.
In Brazil, utility statements are essential documents for establishing residency and are frequently required for banking, loan applications, and legal matters. Many Brazilians actively monitor utility consumption due to rising costs. In the USA, utility statements serve as standard proof of address for identity verification and are commonly requested by financial institutions and government agencies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
utility billutility invoiceservice billutility account statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conta de serviços públicos
Most common and formal term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conta de luz/água/gás
Often refers to specific utilities individually
São Paulo
fatura de serviços
Alternative formal term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
fatura de serviços públicos
Portuguese equivalent, slightly different phrasing preference

Related Words

electricity billwater billgas billproof of addressbilling cycleaccount balanceconsumption

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting utility costs
utility statement audit
utility paper trail
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