IMF

[aɪ-ɛm-ɛf]
noun
FMI (Fundo Monetário Internacional)
1. International Monetary Fund; a specialized agency of the United Nations established to promote international monetary cooperation and currency stabilization
The IMF provided a bailout package to help the country manage its debt crisis.
O FMI forneceu um pacote de resgate para ajudar o país a gerenciar sua crise de dívida.
2. The organization responsible for monitoring and supporting global financial stability and economic development
Brazil negotiated new terms with the IMF regarding its economic reforms.
O Brasil negociou novos termos com o FMI sobre suas reformas econômicas.
The IMF is a significant institution in Brazilian economic discourse, particularly during periods of financial crisis or structural adjustment. References to 'acordos com o FMI' (agreements with the IMF) are common in Brazilian news and political debates about economic policy. In the United States, the IMF is referenced in discussions about global economic governance and foreign aid.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
International Monetary FundFundo Monetário Internacional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
FMI
Standard translation used in official documents and media
Portugal
FMI
Same translation used; initials are pronounced 'efe-eme-i'
General English (USA)
IMF
Acronym commonly used in financial and political discourse

Related Words

World BankBanco Mundialfinancial institutioninstituição financeira internacionalmonetary policypolítica monetáriaeconomic cooperationcooperação econômica

Related Idioms & Phrases

IMF loan
IMF agreement
IMF conditionality
under IMF supervision
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