adjustable amount

[/əˈdʒʌstəbəl əˈmaʊnt/]
nounpl: adjustable amounts
valor ajustável
1. A quantity or sum of money that can be modified or changed according to specific conditions, circumstances, or requirements
The insurance policy offers an adjustable amount of coverage based on your needs.
A apólice de seguro oferece um valor ajustável de cobertura conforme suas necessidades.
2. A financial figure that is subject to modification, increase, or decrease based on predetermined factors or negotiations
The loan has an adjustable amount that can be increased if additional funds are required.
O empréstimo possui um valor ajustável que pode ser aumentado se forem necessários recursos adicionais.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian financial, insurance, and legal contexts. It reflects the flexibility and negotiation common in Brazilian business practices. In the USA, this phrase is frequently encountered in insurance policies, loan agreements, and employment contracts. Understanding this concept is important for anyone dealing with financial instruments or contracts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
variable amountflexible amountmodifiable amountchangeable amount
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed amountset amountimmutable amountunchangeable amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor ajustável
Standard usage in financial and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
montante ajustável
Alternative term used in banking sector
São Paulo
valor ajustável
Commonly used in commercial and financial agreements
Portugal
montante ajustável
European Portuguese preference for 'montante' in formal financial documents

Related Words

adjustmentflexibilitymodificationvariablecontingent amountdiscretionary amount

Related Idioms & Phrases

adjust the amount
within adjustable range
subject to adjustment
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