monetary

[/ˈmʌn.ɪ.ter.i/ or /ˈmɒn.ɪ.ter.i/]
adjective
monetário
1. relating to money or currency
The government announced new monetary policies to control inflation.
O governo anunciou novas políticas monetárias para controlar a inflação.
2. relating to the supply of money in circulation
The central bank is responsible for monetary management.
O banco central é responsável pela gestão monetária.
3. consisting of or involving money
The fine imposed was a monetary penalty of $10,000.
A multa imposta foi uma penalidade monetária de $10.000.
4. relating to coinage or currency systems
The country adopted a new monetary unit last year.
O país adotou uma nova unidade monetária no ano passado.
The term 'monetary' is widely used in both American and Brazilian English, particularly in discussions of economic policy, central banking, and financial regulation. In Brazil, discussions of 'política monetária' (monetary policy) are frequent topics in news media and academic circles, especially regarding inflation control by the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
financialfiscalpecuniaryeconomiccapital
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-monetarybarterimmaterial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
monetário
standard term used in financial and economic contexts
Portugal
monetário
identical usage; commonly used in financial terminology
Business/Financial Contexts
monetário/de moeda
may occasionally use 'de moeda' (of money) for emphasis or clarity

Related Words

moneycurrencyfinanceeconomicsinflationfiscalpecuniary

Related Idioms & Phrases

monetary policy
monetary reform
monetary union
monetary compensation
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