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patrimônio

[pa-tri-MÔ-ni-u]
nounmasculinepl: patrimônios
heritage, patrimony, estate
1. Property, assets, or possessions belonging to a person or institution
He inherited a vast patrimony from his grandfather.
Ele herdou um vasto patrimônio de seu avô.
2. Cultural or historical heritage of a nation or community
The colonial architecture is part of Brazil's cultural heritage.
A arquitetura colonial faz parte do patrimônio cultural do Brasil.
3. The total assets and liabilities of a person or organization
The company's patrimony increased significantly this year.
O patrimônio da empresa aumentou significativamente este ano.
Synonyms
herançalegadobenspropriedadeacervoriqueza
Antonyms
pobrezacarênciaprivação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
patrimônio
Standard usage for both personal assets and cultural heritage
Portugal
patrimônio
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; equivalent to English 'patrimony' or 'heritage'
Rio de Janeiro
patrimônio
Commonly used when discussing historical sites and cultural monuments
São Paulo
patrimônio
Frequently used in financial and legal contexts for personal or corporate assets

Related Idioms & Phrases

patrimônio cultural
patrimônio histórico
patrimônio líquido
patrimônio da humanidade
proteger o patrimônio
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