percentage change
[/pərˈsentɪdʒ tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: percentage changes
variação percentual
1. The relative difference between an initial value and a final value, expressed as a percentage of the initial value
The percentage change in the stock price was calculated as 15% over the quarter.
A variação percentual do preço da ação foi calculada como 15% ao longo do trimestre.
2. A measure of growth or decline represented by a proportional increase or decrease relative to a starting point
The company reported a 25% percentage change in revenue compared to last year.
A empresa relatou uma variação percentual de 25% na receita em comparação com o ano anterior.
3. In mathematics and statistics, the formula (New Value - Old Value) / Old Value × 100
To find the percentage change, divide the difference by the original amount and multiply by 100.
Para encontrar a variação percentual, divida a diferença pelo valor original e multiplique por 100.
This is a fundamental financial and mathematical term used extensively in both American and Brazilian business environments. In Brazil, 'variação percentual' is the standard term in financial reports, economic analyses, and academic settings. It is commonly used in news reports discussing economic indicators, stock market performance, and corporate earnings. Understanding percentage change is essential for financial literacy in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
percentage change year-over-year (YoY)
percentage change month-over-month (MoM)
negative percentage change
positive percentage change
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →