donations

[/doʊˈneɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: doações
doações
1. Voluntary gifts of money, goods, or services given to a person, organization, or cause
The charity received generous donations from local businesses.
A instituição de caridade recebeu generosas doações de empresas locais.
2. The act of giving or contributing something without expectation of return
Donations to the blood bank are crucial for saving lives.
As doações para o banco de sangue são cruciais para salvar vidas.
3. A gift or contribution made to support a cause, charity, political candidate, or institution
Campaign donations exceeded five million dollars this year.
As doações para a campanha ultrapassaram cinco milhões de dólares este ano.
In Brazil, charitable donations are culturally significant, particularly for social causes and religious institutions. The term 'doações' is used formally in fundraising campaigns and informally in everyday charitable giving. Tax incentives for donations are important in both Brazilian and American contexts, making this a commonly discussed term in legal and financial settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contributionsgiftsofferingsalmsendowments
Antonyms / Antônimos
withdrawalsconfiscationsseizures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
doações
Standard term used throughout Brazil for gifts and charitable contributions
São Paulo
doações
Common in business and corporate donation contexts
Rio de Janeiro
doações
Frequently used in community and social assistance programs
Portugal
doações
Same term used; formal in legal and charitable contexts

Related Words

donorcharitablephilanthropicfundraisingcontribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a donation
donate to charity
charitable donations
tax-deductible donations
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