correct amount

[kəˈrekt əˈmaʊnt]
noun phrasepl: correct amounts
quantia correta
1. The exact or accurate quantity of something, especially money, that is needed, required, or expected
Please ensure you deposit the correct amount into your account.
Por favor, certifique-se de depositar a quantia correta em sua conta.
2. The precise sum of money that matches a bill, invoice, or financial obligation
The customer paid the correct amount for the merchandise.
O cliente pagou a quantia correta pela mercadoria.
3. The right or proper quantity required for a specific purpose or recipe
Add the correct amount of salt to the mixture.
Adicione a quantidade correta de sal à mistura.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'correct amount' is essential terminology used in financial transactions, accounting, and commerce. In Brazil, precision in payment amounts is emphasized in formal business settings. The phrase is neutral and universally understood across different Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exact amountprecise amountright amountproper amountrequired amount
Antonyms / Antônimos
incorrect amountwrong amountinsufficient amountexcess amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantia correta
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
o valor certo
Alternative informal usage emphasizing 'the right value'
São Paulo
a quantidade exata
Emphasizes precision, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
a quantia correcta
European Portuguese spelling with 'correcta' instead of 'correta'

Related Words

quantitysumtotalpaymentinvoicebalance

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the penny
on the nose
spot on
to the cent
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