depreciação
[de.pre.si.a.ˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: depreciações
depreciation
1. The decrease in value of an asset over time due to wear, obsolescence, or market conditions
The depreciation of the car is approximately 15% per year.
A depreciação do carro é de aproximadamente 15% ao ano.
2. In accounting, the allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life
The company recorded depreciation expense on its equipment.
A empresa registrou despesa de depreciação em seu equipamento.
3. A decrease in the value of currency relative to other currencies
The depreciation of the real against the dollar affected exports.
A depreciação do real frente ao dólar afetou as exportações.
4. The act of expressing disapproval or reducing in esteem
The depreciation of his work by critics was unfair.
A depreciação de seu trabalho pelos críticos foi injusta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
depreciação acelerada (accelerated depreciation)
depreciação linear (straight-line depreciation)
taxa de depreciação (depreciation rate)
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