real-dollar
[/ˈriːəl ˈdɑːlər/]
nounpl: real-dollars
dólar real
1. A unit of currency adjusted for inflation, representing purchasing power at a constant price level; typically used in economics to compare values across different time periods
When adjusted for real-dollars, the 1980 salary was worth more than it appears in nominal terms.
Quando ajustado em dólares reais, o salário de 1980 valia mais do que aparenta em termos nominais.
2. The US dollar valued at a specific base year's purchasing power, used in economic and financial analysis
The economist presented the data in 2020 real-dollars to show the true economic growth.
O economista apresentou os dados em dólares reais de 2020 para mostrar o verdadeiro crescimento econômico.
This is technical economic terminology primarily used in academic, governmental, and financial sectors in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It's essential for comparing economic data across different time periods while accounting for inflation effects. The term is more prevalent in US and Brazilian economic discussions than in colloquial speech.
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