aumento
increase
O salário teve um aumento.
The salary had an increase.
Portuguese vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Economics Vocabulary
Explore essential vocabulary used in economics. From supply and demand to inflation and investment, this topic equips learners to understand business news and academic texts. Each term includes translations and usage examples.
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bolha
bubble
blister
A bolha estourou.
The bubble burst.
cenário
scenario
Qual é o cenário atual?
What is the current scenario?
concorrente
competitor
Quem é o concorrente dele?
Who is his competitor?
concorrência
competition
rivalry
A concorrência no mercado é acirrada.
Competition in the market is fierce.
confisco
confiscation
forfeiture
Houve um confisco na empresa.
There was a confiscation in the company.
custo
cost
Qual o custo disso?
What is the cost of this?
declÃnio
decline
downturn
Estamos no declÃnio do verão?
Are we in the decline of summer?
desconto
discount
Recebi um desconto na loja.
I received a discount at the store.
desemprego
unemployment
O desemprego caiu.
Unemployment fell.
empreendimento
enterprise
Esse empreendimento gerou lucros.
This venture generated profits.
empregar
to employ
Ela quer empregar o irmão.
She wants to employ her brother.
global
global
worldwide
O aquecimento global é sério?
Is global warming serious?
incentivo
incentive
encouragement
Qual o incentivo para estudar?
What is the incentive to study?
industrial
industrial
Zona industrial ou rural?
Industrial or rural area?
inflação
inflation
A inflação está a subir este ano.
Inflation is rising this year.
intangÃvel
intangible
untouchable
A felicidade é intangÃvel?
Is happiness intangible?
investimento
investment
Qual o melhor investimento?
What is the best investment?
lucrativo
lucrative
profitable
Esse trabalho é lucrativo?
Is this work profitable?
moeda
coin
Qual é a moeda do Brasil?
What is Brazil's currency?
negócio
business
Negócio fechado?
Deal?
prosperar
to prosper
Eles vão prosperar na cidade?
Will they thrive in the city?
subvenção
subsidy
subvention, grant
Recebeu subvenção do governo?
Did you receive a government grant?
vantagem
advantage
benefit
A vantagem é clara nesse jogo.
The advantage is clear in this game.
vender
to sell
Vais vender o carro?
Are you going to sell the car?
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