net worth

[/nɛt wɜrθ/]
nounpl: net worths
patrimônio líquido
1. The total value of a person's or company's assets minus their liabilities; the difference between what is owned and what is owed
His net worth increased significantly after the stock market boom.
Seu patrimônio líquido aumentou significativamente após o boom do mercado de ações.
2. In personal finance, the sum of all assets (cash, investments, property, etc.) minus all debts and obligations
To calculate your net worth, subtract your total debts from your total assets.
Para calcular seu patrimônio líquido, subtraia suas dívidas totais de seus ativos totais.
3. A financial indicator used to measure the financial health and wealth of an individual or organization
Billionaires are ranked by their net worth in various publications.
Os bilionários são classificados por seu patrimônio líquido em várias publicações.
In American culture, net worth is frequently used as a measure of success and is widely publicized for celebrities and business executives. In Brazil, the term 'patrimônio líquido' is primarily used in formal financial, accounting, and business contexts. The concept reflects the importance of wealth accumulation and financial health in both cultures.
NYC Slang
your whole stack; what you worth
Synonyms / Sinônimos
net assetstotal wealthequityfinancial position
Antonyms / Antônimos
debtliabilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
patrimônio líquido
Standard term used in financial contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
patrimônio líquido
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
patrimônio líquido
Standard term in business and finance sectors
Portugal
património líquido
Portuguese spelling variation; widely used in financial and accounting contexts

Related Words

assetsliabilitieswealthfinancial statementbalance sheetequity

Related Idioms & Phrases

worth your weight in gold
bottom line
the bottom line
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