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deposit

[/dɪˈpɒzɪt/]
noun/verbpl: deposits
depósito
1. (noun) A sum of money placed in a bank account or given as security
I made a deposit of $500 into my savings account.
Fiz um depósito de $500 na minha conta poupança.
2. (noun) A partial payment made to reserve something
We paid a deposit to reserve the hotel room.
Pagamos um depósito para reservar o quarto do hotel.
3. (noun) A natural accumulation of a mineral or substance
The geologist discovered large deposits of gold in the region.
O geólogo descobriu grandes depósitos de ouro na região.
4. (verb) To place money in a bank account
I will deposit my paycheck tomorrow.
Vou depositar meu salário amanhã.
5. (verb) To leave or put something somewhere
She deposited her bag at the hotel reception.
Ela depositou sua mala na recepção do hotel.
Synonyms
placementdown paymentaccumulationreserve
Antonyms
withdrawalremoval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
depósito
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
depósito
Standard usage, common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
depósito
Standard usage
Portugal
depósito
Standard usage; sometimes 'caução' for security deposit

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a deposit
security deposit
deposit account
bank deposit
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