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fixed deposit

[FIKSD dih-PAZ-it]
nounpl: fixed deposits
depósito a prazo fixo
1. A sum of money deposited in a bank for a fixed period at a predetermined interest rate, which cannot be withdrawn before maturity without penalty
She invested $10,000 in a fixed deposit account with a 3% annual interest rate.
Ela investiu $10.000 em uma conta de depósito a prazo fixo com uma taxa de juros anual de 3%.
2. A conservative savings instrument offered by financial institutions with guaranteed returns
Fixed deposits are considered a safe investment for risk-averse investors.
Depósitos a prazo fixo são considerados um investimento seguro para investidores avessos ao risco.
Synonyms
certificate of deposittime depositterm depositdepósito a termoaplicação a prazo
Antonyms
savings accountcurrent accountconta correnteconta poupança

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
depósito a prazo fixo
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese banking
São Paulo
CDB (Certificado de Depósito Bancário)
Often referred to by the acronym for corporate or larger deposits
Portugal
depósito a termo certo
More formal legal term used in Portuguese banking
General Brazilian
aplicação financeira
Broader term sometimes used for fixed deposits and similar investments

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock in a rate
tie up money
guaranteed returns
bloquear fundos
aplicar recursos
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