imports

[ˈɪm.pɔːrts]
noun/verbpl: imports
importações
1. (noun) Goods or services brought into a country from abroad for sale
The country's imports have increased significantly this year.
As importações do país aumentaram significativamente este ano.
2. (noun) The act or process of bringing goods into a country
Imports of electronics have doubled in the last five years.
As importações de eletrônicos dobraram nos últimos cinco anos.
3. (verb) To bring goods or services into a country from abroad
Brazil imports many manufactured goods from Asia.
O Brasil importa muitos produtos manufaturados da Ásia.
4. (verb) To introduce or bring in something new or foreign
The company imports new management practices from Europe.
A empresa importa novas práticas de gestão da Europa.
In Brazil, imports are a significant part of economic discussions, particularly regarding manufactured goods, technology, and agricultural products. The term is widely used in business, government policy, and news media. Understanding import-export dynamics is crucial to Brazilian economic discourse, especially given the country's balance of trade considerations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incoming goodsforeign goodsmerchandiseshipments
Antonyms / Antônimos
exportsoutgoing goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
importações
Standard term used in commerce, economics, and everyday speech
São Paulo
importações
Commonly used in business context as São Paulo is Brazil's economic hub
Rio de Janeiro
importações
Standard usage in business and trade sectors
Portugal
importações
Same term used; Portuguese uses 'importar' as the verb form

Related Words

exporttariffcustomstradecommercegoodsmerchandise

Related Idioms & Phrases

to import goods
import duty
import quota
import restrictions
import-export business
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