temporary value

[/ˈtɛmpərɛri ˈvæljuː/]
nounpl: temporary values
valor temporário
1. A value or amount that exists or is valid for a limited period of time; not permanent or enduring
The discount is only a temporary value that expires at the end of the month.
O desconto é apenas um valor temporário que expira no final do mês.
2. In computing, a variable or data that is stored in memory for short-term use during program execution
The function uses a temporary value to store intermediate calculation results.
A função usa um valor temporário para armazenar resultados de cálculos intermediários.
3. A provisional or interim worth assigned to something pending final determination
The property was assessed at a temporary value until the official appraisal was completed.
A propriedade foi avaliada em um valor temporário até que a avaliação oficial fosse concluída.
In Brazilian business contexts, the term 'valor temporário' is frequently used in financial reporting, real estate assessments, and software development. In Portugal, both 'valor temporário' and 'valor provisório' are used interchangeably, with the latter being slightly more formal in legal and administrative documents. The concept emphasizes the transient nature of the value and is important in contract negotiations and technical specifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
provisional valueinterim valuetransient valuefleeting valueshort-term value
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent valuelasting valueenduring valuefixed value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor temporário
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
valor provisório
Commonly used in financial and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
valor passageiro
More colloquial usage, emphasizing brief duration
Portugal
valor temporário ou valor provisório
Both terms are equally accepted in Portuguese; more formal in legal contexts

Related Words

temporaryprovisionaltransientvariableephemeralduration

Related Idioms & Phrases

not set in stone
here today, gone tomorrow
short-lived
flash in the pan
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