nounfemininepl: quotations / quotations
citação
1. a repeated or copied passage, phrase, or sentence taken from a book, speech, or other source
The professor used a quotation from Shakespeare in her lecture.
A professora usou uma citação de Shakespeare em sua aula.
2. the action or practice of quoting someone or something
The quotation of historical facts is essential in academic writing.
A citação de fatos históricos é essencial na redação acadêmica.
3. a statement of the current price of a commodity, security, or currency
The broker provided a quotation for the stock price.
O corretor forneceu uma cotação para o preço da ação.
4. an estimate of the cost of a job or service
The contractor gave us a quotation for the renovation work.
O empreiteiro nos deu um orçamento para o trabalho de renovação.
In Brazilian academic and professional contexts, 'citação' is the standard term for textual references, while 'cotação' is widely used in financial and commercial settings. In the USA, quotations are fundamental to academic integrity, with proper citation formats (MLA, APA, Chicago) being essential in education. The distinction between the different meanings of quotation is important in both cultures for clear communication in business and academic fields.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in quotation marks - entre aspas
quotation out of context - citação tirada de contexto
open quotation - aspas de abertura
close quotation - aspas de fechamento
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