renewable

[/rɪˈnjuːəbəl/]

adjective

renovável

1. Capable of being renewed or restored; can be extended or repeated

The contract is renewable for another year.

O contrato é renovável por mais um ano.

2. Relating to energy sources that are naturally replenished and do not deplete

Solar and wind power are renewable energy sources.

A energia solar e eólica são fontes de energia renovável.

3. Able to be used again without being depleted

Water is a renewable resource when managed sustainably.

A água é um recurso renovável quando gerida de forma sustentável.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

renovável

Standard usage in Brazil; commonly used in environmental and legal contexts

São Paulo

renovável

Standard usage; frequently used in business and energy sectors

Rio de Janeiro

renovável

Standard usage with emphasis on sustainable energy initiatives

Portugal

renovável

Standard European Portuguese; widely used in EU energy policy contexts

renewable energy

renewable resources

renewable contract

renewable license

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