allowance

• Quantia de dinheiro dada regularmente, muitas vezes a uma criança (mesada), ou valor destinado a um fim específico. Também pode ser um benefício ou abono concedido a alguém.

A noun referring to an amount of something, such as money or resources, that is given or permitted regularly, or a sum granted for specific purposes like expenses or adjustments.

1. Regular paymentA2formal

   A sum of money given regularly to someone, typically a child or dependent.

   Mesada

   • She receives a weekly allowance for doing chores.
   • His parents increased his allowance when he turned 13.
   • The children save part of their allowance for a new toy.

   Sinônimosallocationmaintenancepocket moneyremittancestipend

2. Financial deductionB2formallegal

   An amount of money that can be deducted from income for tax purposes.

   Dedução fiscal

   • You can claim a tax allowance for charitable donations.
   • The company offers a travel allowance for employees.
   • He applied for a personal allowance on his tax return.

   Sinônimosabatementdeductionexemptionreliefwrite-off

3. Acceptance or toleranceB2formal

   The act of allowing or tolerating something, often within limits.

   Tolerância

   • The teacher made an allowance for the student's late arrival.
   • We must make allowances for his lack of experience.
   • The contract includes an allowance for minor delays.

   Sinônimosacceptanceapprovalauthorizationconsentpermissionsanctionsufferancetolerancetoleration

   Antônimosdenialprohibitionrefusalrejection