benesse

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin bene esse (literally “being well, to be well”).

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /beˈnɛ.si/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /beˈnɛ.si/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /beˈnɛ.se/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /bɨˈnɛ.sɨ/

• Hyphenation: be‧nes‧se

Noun

benesse f (plural benesses)

1. (ecclesiastical) budget that a curate obtains from ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings and burials

   Synonym: pé de altar

2. profit or budget obtained without much work or effort; bargain

   Synonyms: pechincha, barganha

3. benefit, advantage

   Synonyms: benefício, vantagem