nominal dollar

[ˈnɒmɪnəl ˈdɒlər]
nounpl: nominal dollars
dólar nominal
1. The face value or stated value of a dollar amount without adjustment for inflation or changes in purchasing power
The nominal dollar amount increased by 10%, but in real terms, purchasing power remained relatively flat.
O valor em dólar nominal aumentou 10%, mas em termos reais, o poder de compra permaneceu relativamente estável.
2. In economics and finance, the dollar amount expressed in current or historical prices, not adjusted for inflation (contrasted with real dollars)
Investors must distinguish between nominal dollar returns and real returns when evaluating investment performance.
Os investidores devem distinguir entre retornos em dólar nominal e retornos reais ao avaliar o desempenho do investimento.
This is a technical economic term widely used in both American and Brazilian financial contexts. It's essential in discussions of economic growth, investment returns, and government budgets, where the distinction between nominal and real values significantly impacts policy decisions and financial analysis.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nominal valueface valuestated valueunadjusted dollar
Antonyms / Antônimos
real dollarinflation-adjusted dollarconstant dollar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dólar nominal
Standard economic terminology used in financial contexts
Portugal
dólar nominal
Used identically in Portuguese financial and economic discourse
United States
nominal dollar
Common in economic, financial, and academic discussions

Related Words

real dollarinflationpurchasing powerdeflatorcurrent pricesconstant prices

Related Idioms & Phrases

in nominal dollars
measured in nominal dollars
adjusted for inflation from nominal dollars
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