Portuguese · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Banking in Portuguese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Portuguese words for banking are o PPR (the retirement savings plan (Plano Poupança Reforma)), o IRS (personal income tax (Imposto sobre Rendimentos Singulares)) and a retenção na fonte (the tax withholding at source). The full Portuguese banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Portuguese vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Portuguese to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
| o PPR | the retirement savings plan (Plano Poupança Reforma) |
| o IRS | personal income tax (Imposto sobre Rendimentos Singulares) |
| a retenção na fonte | the tax withholding at source |
| a conta poupança | the savings account |
| a carteira de investimentos | the investment portfolio |
| o fundo de investimento | the investment fund |
| a ação | the share / stock |
| o plano de poupança | the savings plan |
| a declaração de IRS | the income tax return |
| a taxa de imposto | the tax rate |
Example sentences
Tenho um PPR que deduz no IRS.
I have a PPR that gives IRS deductions.
Entrego a declaração de IRS em abril.
I file my income tax return in April.
O banco aplica uma retenção na fonte de 28%.
The bank applies a 28% withholding tax.
Tenho um plano de poupança mensal.
I have a monthly savings plan.
A conta poupança tem uma taxa de 2%.
The savings account has a 2% rate.
Invisto em ações através de um ETF.
I invest in shares through an ETF.
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