cifra redonda
[ˈsɪ.fɾɐ ʁe.ˈdõ.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: cifras redondas
round number
1. A number that is a multiple of 10, 100, 1000, or other power of 10, with no remainder or decimal places; a whole number ending in zero(s)
The company reported sales of a round number: one million dollars.
A empresa relatou vendas em uma cifra redonda: um milhão de dólares.
2. A figure or amount that is neat, convenient, and easy to remember or work with, often used in approximations
Let's estimate the cost at a round number of 50,000 reais.
Vamos estimar o custo em uma cifra redonda de 50 mil reais.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, financial, and commercial contexts when discussing budgets, sales figures, and estimates. It emphasizes convenience and simplicity in numerical communication. The phrase 'em cifras redondas' (in round numbers) is often used to introduce an approximation or simplification of a complex financial figure.
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