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overvalue

[/ˌoʊvərˈvæljuː/]
verb
superestimar
1. to estimate or regard something as being worth more than it actually is
The market tends to overvalue growth stocks during economic booms.
O mercado tende a superestimar ações de crescimento durante booms econômicos.
2. to assign too much importance or worth to something
Don't overvalue material possessions at the expense of your health.
Não superestime possessões materiais em detrimento da sua saúde.
Synonyms
overestimateoverrateoverprizeinflate
Antonyms
undervalueunderestimateunderratedepreciate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superestimar
most common translation in Brazil
São Paulo
superestimar
standard usage in financial contexts
Portugal
sobreavaliar
alternative form used in Portugal, especially in financial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

overvalue something at/over
not to be overvalued - não deve ser superestimado
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