noun, verbpl: N/A (plural form)
taxas, tarifas, avaliações
1. A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity
The interest rates have increased this quarter.
As taxas de juros aumentaram neste trimestre.
2. A fixed price charged for a service or commodity
Hotel rates are cheaper during the off-season.
As tarifas do hotel são mais baratas na baixa estação.
3. A local tax on property, especially in the UK
We pay our local council rates every month.
Pagamos nossas taxas municipais todo mês.
4. Third person singular present tense of 'rate': to assess or judge
The critic rates this film as one of the best of the year.
O crítico avalia este filme como um dos melhores do ano.
5. To be worthy of or deserve
This restaurant rates among the top five in the city.
Este restaurante está entre os cinco melhores da cidade.
In Brazil, 'taxas' is commonly used in financial contexts (interest rates, exchange rates), while in Portugal and UK English, 'rates' refers to local property taxes. The word is frequently used in banking, tourism, and commerce. Brazilian English speakers often code-switch and use 'rates' directly in corporate environments.
NYC Slang
rates (no specific NYC slang variant; standard English used)
Related Idioms & Phrases
at any rate - em qualquer caso, de qualquer forma
first-rate - de primeira qualidade, excelente
going rate - preço/taxa corrente do mercado
rate of knots - em alta velocidade
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