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initial sum

[ɪˈnɪʃəl sʌm]
nounpl: initial sums
quantia inicial
1. The first or starting amount of money in a financial transaction, investment, or calculation
The initial sum invested in the project was $50,000.
A quantia inicial investida no projeto foi de $50.000.
2. The principal or base amount before interest or additional payments are added
You must pay back the initial sum plus interest within one year.
Você deve devolver a quantia inicial mais os juros dentro de um ano.
Synonyms
principal amountstarting amountopening balancebase amount
Antonyms
final sumtotal amountaccumulated amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantia inicial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
valor inicial
Alternative term, frequently used in financial contexts
Portugal
montante inicial
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in formal financial documentation
Portugal
quantia inicial
Also acceptable in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the initial sum
the initial sum of money
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