C1 noun Neutro

income

/ˈɪn.kʌm/

Income refers to the money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. It encompasses all forms of financial gain, including wages, salaries, rent, interest, and dividends, typically measured over a specific period.

Exemplos

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1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
income
Adjetivo
incoming
Relacionado
incomer
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Dica de memorização

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

Quiz rápido

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: income

Exemplos

1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

everyday

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

formal

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

informal

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

4

Sociological studies often examine the correlation between household income and educational attainment.

academic

Academic research looks at the link between family money and levels of education.

5

The corporation reported a significant increase in net income during the last fiscal quarter.

business

The company showed a large rise in total profit for the last three months.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
income
Adjetivo
incoming
Relacionado
incomer

Colocações comuns

disposable income money left after taxes and essential bills
gross income total money earned before any deductions
source of income the place or activity where money is earned
low-income earning a small amount of money
steady income money that is received regularly and reliably

Frases Comuns

living beyond one's income

spending more money than one earns

passive income

money earned with little to no daily effort

fixed income

an income that does not change over time, like a pension

Frequentemente confundido com

income vs revenue

Revenue refers to the total money a business brings in before expenses; income is the net profit or personal earnings.

income vs salary

Salary is a specific type of income paid by an employer, whereas income can include investments and side projects.

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Notas de uso

At the C1 level, distinguish between 'gross income' (before tax) and 'net income' (after tax). It is frequently used in discussions regarding economics, social class, and personal finance.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'income' when they specifically mean 'salary' (fixed monthly pay) or 'revenue' (total business turnover). Remember that 'income' is the most general term for money coming in.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

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Origem da palavra

From Middle English, originally meaning 'an entrance' or 'a coming in,' derived from 'in' + 'come'.

Padrões gramaticais

Usually uncountable when referring to the concept of money earned. Can be used as a countable noun (incomes) when comparing different groups or types of earnings. Often functions as an attributive noun, such as in 'income tax' or 'income bracket'.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, asking 'How much is your income?' is considered intrusive and impolite in social settings.

Quiz rápido

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: income

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