dívida

[ˈdivɪdɐ]
nounfemininepl: dívidas
debt
1. A sum of money that is owed or due
He has a large debt to pay off.
Ele tem uma grande dívida para pagar.
2. A state of owing money or being obligated to someone
She is in debt after taking out a student loan.
Ela está em dívida depois de fazer um empréstimo estudantil.
3. An obligation or duty owed to someone
I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help.
Devo uma dívida de gratidão por sua ajuda.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'dívida' is a common term in both financial and social contexts. Brazilians frequently discuss 'dívidas' (debts) in everyday conversation, particularly regarding credit card debt, mortgages, and personal loans. The concept is deeply embedded in discussions about personal finance and economic stability. In Portuguese culture, the term is used similarly but may appear more frequently in formal economic discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obrigaçãodébitoempréstimopassivo
Antonyms / Antônimos
créditoativoganho

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dívida
Standard term used across Brazil for financial or personal obligations
Rio de Janeiro
dívida
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
dívida
Widely used in business and financial contexts
Portugal
dívida
Same word used; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

devedorcredorpagaremprestarjurosparcelamento

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em dívida com alguém - to be indebted to someone
quitar uma dívida - to settle a debt
contraír uma dívida - to incur a debt
dívida externa - external debt
dívida pública - public debt
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