monetary value

[/ˈmʌnɪteri ˈvæljuː/]
nounpl: monetary values
valor monetário
1. The amount of money that something is worth; the economic worth of an asset, good, or service expressed in currency
The monetary value of the antique furniture was estimated at $50,000.
O valor monetário dos móveis antigos foi estimado em $50.000.
2. The purchasing power or amount of money that can be exchanged for a specific item or service
The company assessed the monetary value of the intellectual property rights.
A empresa avaliou o valor monetário dos direitos de propriedade intelectual.
3. In economics, the quantifiable worth of something measured in units of currency
The monetary value of the currency fluctuates daily based on market conditions.
O valor monetário da moeda flutua diariamente de acordo com as condições de mercado.
In Brazil, 'valor monetário' is widely used in legal documents, contracts, financial reports, and commercial transactions. The term is essential in Brazilian business culture where precise valuation is crucial for taxation, insurance, and commercial disputes. In the United States, understanding monetary value is fundamental to capitalism and consumer culture, with frequent references in pricing, investment, and asset management contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
financial valueeconomic valuemarket valuepriceworthface value
Antonyms / Antônimos
intrinsic valuesentimental valuenominal value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor monetário
Standard usage in financial and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
valor monetário / valor em dinheiro
Both forms are commonly used in commercial transactions
São Paulo
valor monetário
Preferred in banking and finance sectors
Portugal
valor monetário / valor em moeda
European Portuguese may use 'valor em moeda' in some contexts

Related Words

valuationappraisalassetcurrencyexchange ratepurchasing power

Related Idioms & Phrases

to assess monetary value
monetary value for money
attach monetary value to something
lose monetary value
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