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economia

[e.ko.no.ˈmi.ə]
nounfemininepl: economias
economy
1. The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a country or region
The country's economy is growing rapidly.
A economia do país está crescendo rapidamente.
2. The management of financial resources; thrift or frugality
We need to practice economy in our household expenses.
Precisamos praticar economia nas despesas da casa.
3. The avoidance of unnecessary expense; savings
By buying in bulk, we achieved greater economy.
Comprando em quantidade, conseguimos maior economia.
Synonyms
sistema econômicopoupançaparcimôniaausteridade
Antonyms
desperdícioextravagânciaprodigalidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
economia
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
economia
Standard usage; may emphasize financial management more than in Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

economia de mercado (market economy)
economia solidária (solidarity economy)
política econômica (economic policy)
crise econômica (economic crisis)
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