desvalorizá-lo
1. to reduce or underestimate the worth, quality, or importance of something
Don't devalue it just because it's old; it has historical significance.
Não o desvalorize apenas porque é antigo; tem significado histórico.
2. to diminish the monetary value of a currency or asset
The government decided to devalue it to make exports more competitive.
O governo decidiu desvalorizá-lo para tornar as exportações mais competitivas.
3. to treat someone or something as less important or worthy
Her comments seemed to devalue it in the eyes of potential investors.
Seus comentários pareciam desvalorizá-lo aos olhos dos investidores em potencial.
In Brazilian business and financial contexts, 'desvalorizar' is commonly used when discussing currency adjustments and economic policy. In American English, 'devalue it' is frequently used in both literal economic contexts and metaphorical situations involving self-worth or interpersonal relationships.
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