Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| renda | /ˈʁẽ.dɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈʁẽ.dɐ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
feminine |
| rendimento | /ʁẽ.d͡ʒiˈmẽ.tu/ (Brazil) /ʁẽ.d͡ʒiˈmẽ.tu/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
masculine |
Income refers to the money earned through work or by capitalizing on the labor of others. You can use the phrase renda mensal to specifically mean monthly income. If you are referring specifically to a fixed monthly wage received from an employer, the more precise term is salário.
Which one should you use?
While both words can mean income, they are used in different contexts. Renda is a general term for total income. In technical, financial or academic contexts, rendimento is often used to refer to the yield of an investment or a person's performance and output. For specific financial measurements, you can use rendimento bruto for gross income and rendimento líquido for net income.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun renda becomes rendas in the plural. The masculine noun rendimento becomes rendimentos in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of renda is /ˈʁẽ.dɐ/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While renda describes your income, it is also the exact same word used for 'lace' in a textile context. A person might discuss their renda mensal in one sentence and then describe a beautiful dress made of renda in the next.
- While rendimento translates to 'income' or 'yield', it is also the word used in Portuguese to describe a student's academic performance or a worker's productivity.
- The word rendimento shares a common ancestor with the English word 'render', which is why both languages use a similar root to describe the act of producing or yielding something.
Examples in context
- Ele tem uma renda justa.He has a fair income.This sentence uses renda to describe a fair level of income.Tatoeba #3214832 by gleydin, translation #284659 by CM
- Tom quase não tem renda.Tom has almost no income.This sentence uses renda to indicate a near lack of income.Tatoeba #8330168 by JGEN, translation #8233055 by CK
- Qual é a sua principal fonte de renda?What's your main source of income?This sentence uses renda to ask about a primary source of income.Tatoeba #8439306 by bill, translation #6252598 by CK
- O rendimento anual dessa empresa é bastante sólido.The annual income of this company is quite solid.
- O Tribunal avaliou sua renda mensal para determinar o valor da pensão.The Court assessed your monthly income to determine the amount of alimony.
- Após a dedução dos impostos, seu rendimento líquido será R$ 2000.After tax deductions, your net income will be R$ 2000.
- Ela ganha muito dinheiro com o seu negócio próprio.She earns a lot of money with her own business.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are talking about their monthly budgets.
- LucasA minha renda aumentou este mês.My income increased this month.
- MarianaQue bom! E a minha renda continua a mesma.That's great! And my income remains the same.
- LucasVocê consegue economizar com essa renda?Can you save money with that income?
- MarianaSim, eu organizo bem a minha renda.Yes, I organize my income well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “income” translations and entries renda, rendimento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries renda, rendimento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
