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returns

[/rɪˈtɜːrnz/]
noun/verb
retornos/devoluções
1. The act of coming back to a place or person
His return from vacation is next Monday.
Seu retorno das férias é na próxima segunda-feira.
2. Profit or gain obtained from an investment or business
The stock returns were impressive this quarter.
Os retornos das ações foram impressionantes neste trimestre.
3. The act of giving something back or sending it back
The store accepts returns within 30 days.
A loja aceita devoluções dentro de 30 dias.
4. Third person singular present tense of 'return' (verb)
He returns to work tomorrow.
Ele retorna ao trabalho amanhã.
Synonyms
comebacksprofitsgainsrefundsreversions
Antonyms
departureslossesexits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retornos/devoluções
Standard usage for both financial returns and product returns
Portugal
regressos/devoluções
'Regresso' often preferred for returning to a place; 'devolução' for product returns
São Paulo
retornos/devoluções
Standard usage, common in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

return on investment (ROI)
point of no return
return the favor
many happy returns
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