minor properties
[ˈmaɪ.nər ˈprɑ.pɚ.tiz]
nounpl: minor properties
propriedades menores
1. Real estate assets of lesser value, importance, or size compared to major holdings; secondary or auxiliary properties
The investor decided to sell the minor properties to focus on the flagship building downtown.
O investidor decidiu vender as propriedades menores para se concentrar no edifício principal no centro.
2. In chemistry/physics: characteristics or attributes of substances that are less commonly used in classification or analysis
We measured the minor properties of the compound to complete our analysis.
Medimos as propriedades menores do composto para completar nossa análise.
3. In business/finance: subsidiary assets or holdings of reduced market value or strategic importance
The company liquidated its minor properties during the economic downturn.
A empresa liquidou suas propriedades menores durante a recessão econômica.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American real estate markets to describe properties that are considered secondary investments. In Brazil, real estate investment is a significant part of wealth building, and distinguishing between major and minor properties helps investors manage diversified portfolios. The term reflects the hierarchical nature of asset management in business contexts across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
divest from minor properties
portfolio of minor properties
liquidate minor properties
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