dívida

This is the 6465th most frequent Portuguese word.


dívida

Debt.


In this sentence, 'dívida' refers to a monetary obligation, which is the common usage of the term.

Eu tenho uma dívida com o banco a ser paga em dez anos.

I have a debt with the bank to be paid in ten years.


Here, 'dívida' is used metaphorically to describe a sense of obligation or moral appreciation towards someone's actions.

Tenho uma dívida de gratidão pelas ações gentis que ele fez.

I have a debt of gratitude for the kind actions he did.


In this context, 'dívidas' refers to financial liabilities or obligations the company had, which are now resolved.

Depois do investimento inicial, a empresa está livre de dívidas.

After the initial investment, the company is free of debts.