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physical assets

[ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈæsɛts]
nounpl: physical assets
ativos físicos
1. Tangible assets that have physical substance and can be touched, including property, equipment, machinery, inventory, and buildings
The company's physical assets include real estate, vehicles, and manufacturing equipment.
Os ativos físicos da empresa incluem imóveis, veículos e equipamento de fabricação.
2. In accounting and finance, assets with material or corporeal existence as opposed to intangible assets
Physical assets depreciate over time, unlike intellectual property.
Os ativos físicos depreciam ao longo do tempo, diferentemente da propriedade intelectual.
Synonyms
tangible assetsfixed assetsproperty, plant, and equipmentativos tangíveisbens materiais
Antonyms
intangible assetsintellectual propertyativos intangíveisbens imateriais

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativos físicos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business terminology
São Paulo
ativos físicos / bens tangíveis
Used in financial centers; both terms widely accepted
Portugal
ativos físicos / ativos materiais
Both terms used; 'ativos materiais' also common in European Portuguese
Angola/Mozambique
ativos físicos
Standard financial terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock up capital in physical assets
invest in physical assets
physical asset management
imobilizar capital em ativos físicos
investir em ativos físicos
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