fringe benefit

• Benefício adicional ou privilégio recebido além do salário regular, geralmente oferecido pelo empregador, como plano de saúde, carro da empresa ou férias remuneradas.

An extra advantage or perk received in addition to a regular salary or wage, often provided by an employer, such as health insurance, a company car, or paid vacation.

1. Extra job perkB2formal

   An additional benefit given to an employee beyond their regular salary, such as health insurance, a company car, or gym membership.

   Benefício adicional

   • The job offers a generous salary and fringe benefits like a pension plan.
   • One of the fringe benefits of working here is free lunch.
   • She chose the company because of its excellent fringe benefits.

2. Unexpected advantageB2informal

   An extra advantage or positive result that comes from a situation or activity, often not the main goal.

   Benefício inesperado

   • A fringe benefit of living in the countryside is the clean air.
   • Getting to travel for work is a nice fringe benefit of the job.
   • The friendship they formed was an unexpected fringe benefit of the project.