rede; malha; rendimento líquido
1. Material made of net; mesh fabric or structure
The fishing boat was loaded with netting for the day's catch.
O barco de pesca estava carregado de redes para a pesca do dia.
2. The process of catching with a net
Netting butterflies is a popular hobby for entomologists.
Capturar borboletas com rede é um hobby popular para entomólogos.
3. Financial gain or profit after deductions (net income/profit)
The company's netting for the quarter exceeded expectations.
O rendimento líquido da empresa no trimestre superou as expectativas.
4. A fabric or mesh used as protective barrier
Mosquito netting covers the windows to keep insects out.
A tela mosquiteira cobre as janelas para manter os insetos afastados.
In Brazil, 'rede' is commonly used for fishing nets given the country's strong fishing traditions, especially in coastal regions. In financial contexts, 'rendimento líquido' or 'lucro líquido' is standard business terminology used in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. The word reflects both traditional fishing practices and modern financial vocabulary.
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