real value
[/ˈriːəl ˈvæljuː/]
nounpl: real values
valor real
1. the actual worth or merit of something, independent of opinions or external factors
The real value of education goes beyond just earning a degree.
O valor real da educação vai além de apenas obter um diploma.
2. in economics, the purchasing power of money adjusted for inflation
The real value of your savings decreases when inflation rises.
O valor real de suas economias diminui quando a inflação aumenta.
3. in finance, the intrinsic worth of an asset or security
Investors try to determine the real value of a stock before buying it.
Os investidores tentam determinar o valor real de uma ação antes de comprá-la.
In Brazilian business and economic contexts, 'valor real' is frequently used when discussing inflation-adjusted wages, investment returns, and economic policy. It's a critical concept in Brazilian finance given the country's history of high inflation rates. The term is essential in financial literacy discussions in both Brazil and Portugal.
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