Portuguese Phrase
Recebi o extrato de benefícios.
Meaning
The sentence means “I received the benefits statement.” It is a concise, formal way to tell someone that you have obtained the document that lists the benefits you are entitled to, such as health, dental, or financial benefits.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or administrative contexts – when you get a benefits statement from your employer, a bank, or an insurance company, and you need to inform a colleague, HR representative, or a customer service agent.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Recebioextratodebenefícios.
Recebi
First‑person singular preterite of the verb receber (to receive).
o
Definite masculine singular article, agrees with extrato.
extrato
Masculine noun meaning “statement” or “extract”.
de
Preposition that links the noun extrato to the complement benefícios.
benefícios
Plural masculine noun meaning “benefits”.
🗨In Conversation
Recebi o extrato de benefícios.
I received the benefits statement.
Ótimo, vamos revisar os detalhes juntos.
Great, let's review the details together.
✕Common Mistakes
Recebi o extrato de benefício.
‘Benefício’ is singular; the statement usually lists several items, so use the plural ‘benefícios’.
Recebi extrato benefícios.
The article ‘o’ is required before ‘extrato’ and the preposition ‘de’ links the two nouns.
Recebido o extrato de benefícios.
‘Recebido’ is a past participle and does not agree with the subject; use the verb form ‘recebi’.
↔Alternatives
Obtive o extrato de benefícios.
I obtained the benefits statement.
Consegui o extrato de benefícios.
I managed to get the benefits statement.
Já tenho o extrato de benefícios.
I already have the benefits statement.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, benefits statements (extrato de benefícios) are often issued by companies for health plans, meal vouchers, or transportation allowances. The tone of the sentence is formal, so it fits well in emails, meetings, or when speaking with HR. Avoid using overly casual language in this context, as the document is considered an official record.