noun, verbmasculine (when noun in Portuguese)pl: subtotals (English) / subtotais (Portuguese)
subtotal
1. A total that forms part of a final total; an intermediate sum of figures
The subtotal before tax was $150.
O subtotal antes do imposto era $150.
2. To add up figures to get an intermediate sum
Please subtotal each section of the invoice.
Por favor, calcule o subtotal de cada seção da fatura.
In Brazilian business and retail contexts, 'subtotal' is widely recognized and used, particularly in invoicing, point-of-sale systems, and financial documents. It has become a standard term in Portuguese-speaking commercial environments, often used interchangeably with the English term. In Portugal, there may be slightly more emphasis on using 'soma parcial' in formal contexts, though 'subtotal' is still commonly understood.
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