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).
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