large reserves
[/lɑːrdʒ rɪˈzɜːrvz/]
noun phrase
grandes reservas
1. Substantial amounts of resources, money, or supplies kept aside for future use or emergencies
The country maintains large reserves of foreign currency to stabilize its economy.
O país mantém grandes reservas de moeda estrangeira para estabilizar sua economia.
2. Significant quantities of natural resources such as oil, minerals, or water stored or available in a location
The region has large reserves of natural gas beneath the seabed.
A região possui grandes reservas de gás natural sob o leito marinho.
3. Substantial funds or assets retained by a bank, corporation, or institution for financial security
The bank's large reserves helped it survive the financial crisis.
As grandes reservas do banco o ajudaram a sobreviver à crise financeira.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'large reserves' is commonly used in discussions about national sovereignty over natural resources, particularly oil and minerals. Brazil frequently discusses its Amazon and offshore oil reserves in political and economic discourse. The term is also critical in discussions about central bank policies and economic stability in both countries.
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