Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
juros
noun
[‘ʒu.ɾus]
Definition
Interest, primarily in the context of finance, referring to the cost of borrowing money or the compensation for the use of capital.
Examples
- O banco cobra juros altos para empréstimos. (The bank charges high interest for loans.)
- Os juros sobre a hipoteca aumentaram. (The interest on the mortgage has increased.)
- Investir em ações pode render bons juros. (Investing in stocks can yield good interest.)
Meaning
In financial terms, ‘juros’ signifies the percentage paid on a loan or the return earned on an investment over a specific period.
Synonyms
- taxa de juros
- rendimento
- juros compostos