At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'rentável' frequently, but you should recognize it as a word related to money and business. Think of it as 'good for money'. At this stage, learners usually focus on simple adjectives like 'bom' (good) or 'caro' (expensive). However, knowing 'rentável' helps you understand basic signs in shops or banks. For example, if a bank advertises a 'conta rentável', they are saying it's a 'good' account because it gives you a little bit of extra money. You can start by using it in very simple sentences like 'Este trabalho é rentável' (This job is profitable/pays well). It's a useful word to have in your 'money' vocabulary bucket alongside 'preço', 'pagar', and 'comprar'. Don't worry about complex financial theories; just associate 'rentável' with 'making a profit'.
At the A2 level, you are beginning to describe your daily life, work, and basic economic choices. 'Rentável' becomes a very useful adjective for comparing things. You might talk about whether a part-time job is 'rentável' after you pay for transportation, or if buying a coffee machine is more 'rentável' than going to a café every day. You should practice the plural form 'rentáveis' and ensure you place the adjective after the noun. You can use it to express opinions: 'Eu acho que este investimento é rentável' (I think this investment is profitable). You will also encounter it in simple news snippets or advertisements for financial products. It's an important word for moving beyond basic descriptions into the realm of 'value' and 'efficiency'.
By B1, you are expected to handle more professional and practical situations. 'Rentável' is a key word for business meetings, discussing projects, or managing personal finances. You should be able to use it to justify decisions. For example: 'Decidimos não avançar com o projeto porque não era suficientemente rentável' (We decided not to move forward with the project because it wasn't sufficiently profitable). You should also start using the noun form 'rentabilidade' (profitability). At this level, you can distinguish between 'rentável' and similar words like 'lucrativo' or 'vantajoso'. You might use it in the context of environmental sustainability, discussing whether 'energias renováveis' (renewable energies) are 'rentáveis' for a specific country. Your sentences should become more complex, using adverbs of degree like 'extremamente rentável' or 'pouco rentável'.
At the B2 level, you should use 'rentável' with nuance in varied contexts including social, political, and economic debates. You can discuss the 'rentabilidade' of the tourism industry in Portugal or the 'agronegócio' in Brazil. You should be comfortable using the word in formal reports and academic essays. You can use it metaphorically or in abstract discussions about the 'rentabilidade' of social policies or educational systems. Your vocabulary should also include related terms like 'rendimento', 'renda', and 'render'. You should be able to explain why a certain business model is 'rentável' using technical vocabulary (e.g., 'margem de lucro', 'custos fixos', 'mercado-alvo'). At this stage, your pronunciation should be natural, correctly placing the stress on the penultimate syllable in 'rentável' and the last syllable in 'rentáveis'.
At the C1 level, 'rentável' is part of your sophisticated toolkit for precise communication. You use it to analyze complex financial instruments or corporate strategies. You might discuss how a company remains 'rentável' despite 'volatilidade do mercado' (market volatility). You understand the subtle connotations—how 'rentável' implies a healthy ratio of output to input, rather than just raw profit. You can use it in high-level negotiations or when providing expert advice. You are also aware of regional differences in how the word is used in the Lusophone world. Your usage is effortless, and you can switch between 'rentável', 'rendoso', and 'lucrativo' to vary your style and tone without losing precision. You can also use it in more creative ways, such as discussing the 'rentabilidade' of a literary career or an artistic movement.
At the C2 level, your mastery of 'rentável' is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You can use it in any context, from a casual conversation to a specialized economic dissertation. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its roots in Latin. You can use it to critique economic systems or to discuss the philosophical implications of a society obsessed with 'rentabilidade'. You are capable of using the word with irony or within complex rhetorical structures. You can engage in deep discussions about the 'rentabilidade social' of public projects, where the 'profit' isn't monetary but collective well-being. Your command of the word and its family (rentabilizar, rentabilização, etc.) is complete, allowing for total precision and stylistic flair in both spoken and written Portuguese.

rentável 30 सेकंड में

  • Rentável is the Portuguese word for 'profitable' or 'lucrative', used primarily in financial and business contexts to describe positive returns.
  • It is an adjective that agrees in number (rentáveis) but is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns (uniform gender).
  • The word is derived from 'render' (to yield) and is essential for discussing investments, jobs, and economic efficiency.
  • Commonly heard in banks, news, and business meetings, it contrasts with 'deficitário', which means loss-making or unprofitable.

The Portuguese adjective rentável is a fundamental term used to describe something that generates a financial return, profit, or yield. Derived from the verb render (to yield or produce) and the suffix -ável (equivalent to the English '-able'), it literally translates to 'yield-able' or 'capable of producing a return'. In most contexts, it is the direct equivalent of the English word 'profitable' or 'cost-effective'. Understanding this word is crucial for anyone navigating the worlds of business, personal finance, or even daily decision-making in a Portuguese-speaking environment.

Financial Context
In a strictly economic sense, rentável refers to an investment or business activity where the income generated exceeds the costs incurred. It is the gold standard for evaluating success in the corporate world of Lisbon, São Paulo, or Luanda. When an analyst says a project is 'rentável', they are confirming its viability.

Investir em painéis solares tornou-se uma opção muito rentável a longo prazo.

Beyond money, rentável can occasionally be applied to time or effort, though 'proveitoso' (beneficial) is more common for non-monetary yields. However, in the modern era of the 'gig economy', Portuguese speakers increasingly use rentável to discuss whether a side hustle or a specific use of time is worth the financial effort. It carries a connotation of efficiency; a business isn't just making money, it's making money relative to what was put in.

Morphology and Agreement
As an adjective ending in '-el', rentável is uniform for gender. This means you use the same form for masculine and feminine nouns: um negócio rentável (a profitable business) and uma empresa rentável (a profitable company). In the plural, the '-el' changes to '-éis', becoming rentáveis.

Esta aplicação financeira não é nada rentável com as taxas atuais.

Historically, the word gained prominence as the Portuguese economy modernized and integrated into the European Union, necessitating a shift from simple 'lucro' (profit) to the more nuanced 'rentabilidade' (profitability/efficiency). It reflects a mindset of sustainability and long-term financial health rather than just a one-time gain.

Daily Usage
You will hear this word at the bank when discussing savings accounts, in news reports about the national budget, or even among friends discussing whether it's worth repairing an old car or buying a new, more 'rentável' (economical/efficient) one.

Para o agricultor, a plantação de oliveiras é a mais rentável da região.

Using rentável correctly requires an understanding of its placement and the verbs it typically pairs with. In Portuguese, adjectives usually follow the noun they modify. Therefore, you would say um projeto rentável. Placing it before the noun (um rentável projeto) is grammatically possible but sounds highly poetic or archaic, which doesn't fit the pragmatic nature of the word.

Common Verb Pairings
The most common verbs used with rentável are ser (to be - permanent/inherent state) and tornar-se (to become). You use ser when describing the general nature of an asset: 'O ouro é rentável'. You use tornar-se to describe a change: 'Com a nova gestão, a fábrica tornou-se rentável'.

A empresa precisa de encontrar um modelo de negócio que seja rentável.

When modifying plural nouns, remember the spelling change. The plural of rentável is rentáveis. This is a common point of error for English speakers who are used to adjectives not changing for number. For example: Estes investimentos são muito rentáveis (These investments are very profitable).

Degree of Profitability
You can modify the intensity of the adjective using adverbs like muito (very), pouco (little/not very), or extremamente (extremely). 'Este é um negócio pouco rentável' implies it barely makes a profit or the profit isn't worth the effort.

Procuramos as soluções mais rentáveis para os nossos clientes.

In formal writing, such as business reports or academic papers, rentável is often used alongside its noun form, rentabilidade. You might write: 'A rentabilidade do setor imobiliário continua a ser rentável para investidores estrangeiros' (The profitability of the real estate sector continues to be profitable for foreign investors), though this is slightly redundant; better to say 'O setor imobiliário continua rentável'.

Será que esta pequena loja ainda é rentável na era do e-commerce?

Finally, note that rentável is almost exclusively used for things, not people. You wouldn't call a person 'rentável' unless you are speaking in a very cold, dehumanized HR context (referring to their productivity as an asset). Instead, use 'produtivo' for people.

The word rentável is ubiquitous in Portuguese society, but its frequency varies by environment. If you walk into a balcão de um banco (bank counter) in Lisbon or Porto, you will inevitably see brochures advertising 'contas poupança rentáveis' (profitable savings accounts). Bank managers use it to persuade customers to move their money from stagnant accounts to investment funds.

In the News
Turn on a news channel like SIC Notícias or RTP Informação, and you will hear economists debating the 'rentabilidade' of public companies. Headlines often read: 'TAP volta a ser rentável após anos de prejuízo' (TAP becomes profitable again after years of losses). In this context, it is a marker of national economic health.

O setor do turismo é o mais rentável para a economia portuguesa atual.

In the workplace, particularly in startups and the tech sector, 'rentável' is a buzzword. During 'reuniões de planeamento' (planning meetings), managers ask: 'Como podemos tornar este serviço mais rentável?' (How can we make this service more profitable?). It’s the language of efficiency and survival in a competitive market.

Real Estate and Property
If you are looking at property listings on websites like Idealista or Imovirtual, you'll see descriptions like 'Excelente oportunidade para investimento rentável' (Excellent opportunity for profitable investment). This usually implies the property has a high rental yield.

Comprar casas antigas para remodelar pode ser muito rentável.

In Brazil, the word is equally common but might be heard in the context of 'agronegócio' (agribusiness), the engine of the Brazilian economy. Farmers discuss which crops are more 'rentáveis' this season based on global commodity prices. 'A soja é mais rentável que o milho este ano' (Soy is more profitable than corn this year).

O gerente disse que o fundo de ações é altamente rentável.

Even intermediate students make predictable errors with rentável. The most frequent mistake is related to pluralization. Because English adjectives are invariant, students often say 'investimentos rentável' instead of the correct investimentos rentáveis. Remember: adjectives ending in '-el' always change to '-éis' in the plural.

Confusion with 'Lucrativo'
While often interchangeable, rentável and lucrativo have subtle differences. Lucrativo focuses purely on the existence of profit (lucro). Rentável focuses on the efficiency of that profit relative to the investment (rentabilidade). A business might be 'lucrativo' (making money) but not 'rentável' (making enough money to justify the huge initial cost).

Erro comum: 'Este plano é muito lucrável.' (Correção: O correto é rentável ou lucrativo).

Another common pitfall is inventing the word 'lucrável' by trying to combine 'lucro' and '-ável'. While it sounds logical, it doesn't exist in standard Portuguese. You must choose between rentável or lucrativo.

Usage with People
English speakers sometimes say 'He is a profitable employee' (meaning he makes the company money). Translating this as 'Ele é um funcionário rentável' sounds very robotic and slightly offensive in Portuguese, as if you are treating the person as a financial asset like a machine. Use 'produtivo' (productive) or 'valioso' (valuable) instead.

Cuidado: Não diga que um amigo é rentável a menos que esteja a falar de negócios.

Misspelling the plural is also common. Some students write 'rentáveis' without the accent on the 'e'. In Portuguese, the accent is mandatory to indicate the stressed syllable and the open sound of the diphthong. Without the accent, the word is misspelled and hard to recognize.

Estes modelos de negócio não são rentáveis no mercado atual.

To enrich your Portuguese, it's helpful to know words that are similar to rentável but offer different shades of meaning. While rentável is the most common for financial return, several others can be used depending on the register and the specific context.

Lucrativo vs. Rentável
As mentioned, lucrativo is the closest synonym. Use lucrativo when you want to emphasize that something brings in a lot of cash. Use rentável when you want to sound more professional or analytical, focusing on the return on investment.

Vender gelados na praia é um negócio lucrativo no verão.

Another alternative is proveitoso. This word is broader and means 'beneficial' or 'fruitful'. It can be used for financial gain, but it's more common for experiences, time, or relationships. 'Uma reunião proveitosa' is a meeting where a lot was achieved, whereas 'uma reunião rentável' would imply the meeting itself generated money (which sounds odd).

Vantajoso
This means 'advantageous'. If a deal is vantajoso, it might be because it's rentável, or it might be because it offers other perks like prestige or strategic positioning. It's a great word for negotiations.

Esta parceria será vantajosa para ambas as partes.

In more formal or literary contexts, you might see rendoso. It has a slightly old-fashioned feel but means exactly the same as rentável. It's often used when talking about lands, estates, or inheritance. 'Uma herança rendosa' (A profitable inheritance).

Económico (Portuguese) / Econômico (Brazilian)
While this usually means 'cheap' or 'efficient with resources', in the context of a car or a machine, it can overlap with rentável. A car that is 'económico' is 'rentável' because it saves you money on fuel.

O investimento em educação é sempre proveitoso.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word 'rent' in English shares the same Latin root 'reddere'. Both imply a return or a payment for the use of something.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ʁẽˈtavɛl/
US /ʁẽˈtavɛw/
The stress is on the second syllable: ren-TÁ-vel.
तुकबंदी
sustentável vulnerável amigável saudável notável agradável inevitável confortável
आम गलतियाँ
  • Pronouncing the final 'l' as a clear English 'l' (it should be dark or a 'w' sound).
  • Forgetting the nasal sound in 'ren'.
  • Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.
  • Mispronouncing the plural 'rentáveis' (stress shifts to the 'á').
  • Confusing the 'v' sound with a 'b' sound (common in some Northern Portuguese dialects).

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize if you know 'rent' or 'render'.

लिखना 3/5

Plural spelling 'rentáveis' can be tricky.

बोलना 3/5

Nasal 'ren' and final 'l' require practice.

श्रवण 2/5

Clearly articulated in most formal contexts.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

dinheiro negócio bom mais empresa

आगे सीखें

lucrativo investimento rentabilidade taxa juro

उन्नत

amortização dividendos especulação liquidez solvência

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjectives ending in -el form the plural in -éis.

Rentável -> Rentáveis; Amigável -> Amigáveis.

Adjectives follow the noun in Portuguese for standard descriptions.

Um negócio rentável (Standard) vs. Um rentável negócio (Poetic).

Uniform adjectives (one form for both genders).

O plano rentável / A ideia rentável.

Use of 'ser' for permanent characteristics.

O imobiliário é rentável.

Use of 'tornar-se' for changes in state.

A loja tornou-se rentável.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Este negócio é rentável.

This business is profitable.

Simple Subject-Verb-Adjective structure.

2

A loja não é rentável.

The shop is not profitable.

Negative sentence using 'não'.

3

Vender bolos é rentável.

Selling cakes is profitable.

Infinitive verb phrase as subject.

4

O meu trabalho é rentável.

My job is profitable (pays well).

Possessive pronoun 'meu'.

5

É uma ideia rentável.

It is a profitable idea.

Adjective follows the noun 'ideia'.

6

O banco tem uma conta rentável.

The bank has a profitable account.

Verb 'ter' (to have).

7

Isto é rentável?

Is this profitable?

Question form using intonation.

8

Sim, é muito rentável.

Yes, it is very profitable.

Adverb 'muito' used for emphasis.

1

É mais rentável investir em ações.

It is more profitable to invest in stocks.

Comparative 'mais... do que' (implied).

2

Esta empresa tornou-se rentável este ano.

This company became profitable this year.

Reflexive verb 'tornar-se'.

3

Procuramos investimentos rentáveis.

We are looking for profitable investments.

Plural agreement: investimentos rentáveis.

4

O turismo é muito rentável para Portugal.

Tourism is very profitable for Portugal.

Preposition 'para' indicating benefit.

5

Vender a casa agora não é rentável.

Selling the house now is not profitable.

Adverb of time 'agora'.

6

A agricultura pode ser rentável.

Agriculture can be profitable.

Modal verb 'pode' (can/may).

7

Qual é a opção mais rentável?

Which is the most profitable option?

Superlative 'a mais rentável'.

8

Este carro é pouco rentável porque gasta muito.

This car is not very profitable because it spends a lot (on fuel).

Conjunction 'porque' (because).

1

O projeto só será rentável a longo prazo.

The project will only be profitable in the long term.

Future tense 'será' and idiom 'a longo prazo'.

2

Precisamos de tornar a produção mais rentável.

We need to make production more profitable.

Verb 'tornar' used transitively.

3

Esta aplicação financeira é menos rentável do que a outra.

This financial application is less profitable than the other one.

Comparative of inferiority 'menos... do que'.

4

A rentabilidade depende de muitos fatores.

Profitability depends on many factors.

Noun form 'rentabilidade'.

5

Não considero esta estratégia rentável para a nossa empresa.

I don't consider this strategy profitable for our company.

Verb 'considerar' taking an object and adjective.

6

É possível ter uma horta rentável em casa.

It is possible to have a profitable vegetable garden at home.

Adjective 'possível' with infinitive.

7

Os novos mercados são altamente rentáveis.

The new markets are highly profitable.

Adverb 'altamente' modifying the adjective.

8

A empresa fechou os setores que não eram rentáveis.

The company closed the sectors that were not profitable.

Relative clause 'que não eram rentáveis'.

1

A gestão eficiente é a chave para um negócio rentável.

Efficient management is the key to a profitable business.

Noun 'gestão' and adjective 'eficiente'.

2

O investimento em energias renováveis tornou-se extremamente rentável.

Investment in renewable energy has become extremely profitable.

Compound subject 'O investimento em...'.

3

Devemos analisar se esta parceria é mutuamente rentável.

We must analyze if this partnership is mutually profitable.

Adverb 'mutuamente'.

4

A taxa de juro atual torna as poupanças pouco rentáveis.

The current interest rate makes savings not very profitable.

Verb 'tornar' with object and adjective complement.

5

Muitas startups demoram anos a tornarem-se rentáveis.

Many startups take years to become profitable.

Infinitive 'tornarem-se' agreeing with plural subject.

6

O setor imobiliário de luxo continua a ser o mais rentável.

The luxury real estate sector continues to be the most profitable.

Verb 'continuar a' (to continue to).

7

A rentabilidade líquida é o que realmente importa para o investidor.

Net profitability is what really matters to the investor.

Specific term 'rentabilidade líquida'.

8

A exploração de recursos naturais pode não ser rentável a nível ambiental.

The exploitation of natural resources may not be profitable at an environmental level.

Abstract usage of 'rentável' (viability).

1

A volatilidade do mercado dificulta a manutenção de uma carteira rentável.

Market volatility makes it difficult to maintain a profitable portfolio.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

2

É imperativo rentabilizar os ativos subutilizados da empresa.

It is imperative to make the company's underutilized assets profitable.

Verb 'rentabilizar' (to make profitable).

3

A análise custo-benefício demonstra que a proposta é altamente rentável.

The cost-benefit analysis demonstrates that the proposal is highly profitable.

Technical term 'análise custo-benefício'.

4

A empresa sacrificou a rentabilidade imediata pelo crescimento sustentável.

The company sacrificed immediate profitability for sustainable growth.

Contrast between 'imediata' and 'sustentável'.

5

O modelo de negócio 'freemium' provou ser rentável em larga escala.

The 'freemium' business model proved to be profitable on a large scale.

Loanword 'freemium' in a Portuguese context.

6

A rentabilidade dos capitais próprios é um indicador crucial.

Return on equity is a crucial indicator.

Financial term 'rentabilidade dos capitais próprios' (ROE).

7

Não é ético procurar apenas o que é financeiramente rentável.

It is not ethical to seek only what is financially profitable.

Adverb 'financeiramente'.

8

A reestruturação da dívida permitiu que a empresa voltasse a ser rentável.

The debt restructuring allowed the company to become profitable again.

Subjunctive mood 'permitiu que... voltasse'.

1

A obsessão contemporânea com a rentabilidade absoluta pode ser alienante.

The contemporary obsession with absolute profitability can be alienating.

Philosophical/Abstract subject.

2

O projeto carece de um alicerce financeiro que o torne minimamente rentável.

The project lacks a financial foundation that makes it minimally profitable.

Verb 'carecer' (to lack) and subjunctive 'torne'.

3

Questiona-se a rentabilidade social de investimentos em infraestruturas faraónicas.

The social profitability of investments in pharaonic infrastructures is questioned.

Passive voice 'Questiona-se' and metaphorical adjective 'faraónicas'.

4

A rentabilidade não deve ser o único prisma através do qual avaliamos o sucesso.

Profitability should not be the only prism through which we evaluate success.

Metaphorical use of 'prisma'.

5

A convergência tecnológica permitiu modelos de negócio outrora pouco rentáveis.

Technological convergence allowed for business models that were once not very profitable.

Adverb 'outrora' (formerly).

6

A empresa opera numa margem de rentabilidade extremamente ténue.

The company operates on an extremely thin profit margin.

Adjective 'ténue' (tenuous/thin).

7

A dialética entre ética e rentabilidade é o cerne do debate corporativo moderno.

The dialectic between ethics and profitability is the heart of modern corporate debate.

Academic term 'dialética' and 'cerne'.

8

O capital especulativo procura rentabilidades elevadas em detrimento da estabilidade.

Speculative capital seeks high returns at the expense of stability.

Phrase 'em detrimento de' (at the expense of).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

negócio rentável
investimento rentável
modelo rentável
solução rentável
atividade rentável
setor rentável
extremamente rentável
pouco rentável
mutuamente rentável
economicamente rentável

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Tornar-se rentável

— To become profitable over time.

A empresa demorou três anos a tornar-se rentável.

Ser pouco rentável

— To not be very profitable or worth the effort.

Este tipo de trabalho é pouco rentável hoje em dia.

Opção mais rentável

— The most profitable option among choices.

Comprar a pronto é a opção mais rentável a longo prazo.

Investimento altamente rentável

— An investment with very high returns.

Ele fez um investimento altamente rentável em criptomoedas.

Margem rentável

— A profit margin that is considered good.

Operamos com uma margem rentável, mas pequena.

Ativos rentáveis

— Assets that generate income.

O banco gere os ativos rentáveis dos seus clientes.

Proposta rentável

— A proposal that promises good returns.

Recebemos uma proposta rentável para vender o terreno.

Estratégia rentável

— A strategy designed to maximize profit.

A nossa estratégia rentável foca-se na redução de custos.

Mercado rentável

— A market where it is easy to make a profit.

O mercado asiático é muito rentável para nós.

Caminho rentável

— A profitable path or course of action.

Este parece ser o caminho mais rentável para a nossa carreira.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

rentável vs lucrável

This word does not exist in Portuguese. Use 'rentável' or 'lucrativo'.

rentável vs rendível

Very rare, usually means 'flexible' or 'submissive' in older contexts, not 'profitable'.

rentável vs rendoso

Synonym, but feels much more old-fashioned and is used mostly for property.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Dar lucro"

— To yield profit; the most common informal way to say something is 'rentável'.

Este negócio finalmente começou a dar lucro.

informal
"Encher os bolsos"

— To make a lot of money, often implied as being very 'rentável'.

Ele está a encher os bolsos com aquela aplicação.

informal
"Fazer render o peixe"

— To make the most out of something (to make it 'rentável' or efficient).

Temos pouco orçamento, por isso temos de fazer render o peixe.

informal
"Mina de ouro"

— A metaphorical 'gold mine'; something extremely 'rentável'.

Aquele novo café é uma verdadeira mina de ouro.

informal
"Negócio da China"

— An exceptionally good and profitable deal.

Comprar aquele carro por esse preço foi um negócio da China.

informal
"Chover no molhado"

— To do something useless (not 'rentável' in terms of effort).

Tentar convencê-lo é chover no molhado.

informal
"Sair caro"

— To end up being expensive (the opposite of a 'rentável' deal).

O barato às vezes sai caro.

informal
"Fazer as contas"

— To do the math (to see if something is 'rentável').

Antes de investir, tens de fazer bem as contas.

informal
"Estar com a corda toda"

— To be doing very well/profitably (often in business).

A empresa dele está com a corda toda este semestre.

informal
"Pôr a render"

— To put money into something that makes it 'rentável' (like an investment).

Vou pôr as minhas poupanças a render no banco.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

rentável vs lucrativo

Both mean profitable.

Lucrativo is about money coming in; Rentável is about the efficiency of the investment.

Um negócio lucrativo pode não ser rentável se o custo for demasiado alto.

rentável vs económico

Often used for things that save money.

Económico means cheap or resource-efficient; Rentável means it generates profit.

Um carro económico ajuda a tornar a empresa rentável.

rentável vs proveitoso

Both imply a positive result.

Proveitoso is for general benefits (time, advice); Rentável is strictly for money/yield.

O curso foi proveitoso, mas não foi rentável.

rentável vs vantajoso

Both mean something is good to do.

Vantajoso means it has advantages (not always money); Rentável is about profit.

É vantajoso ter amigos influentes, mas não é necessariamente rentável.

rentável vs produtivo

Both relate to output.

Produtivo is used for people or machines' work rate; Rentável is used for the financial result.

Um funcionário produtivo torna a empresa rentável.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

O/A [Noun] é rentável.

O café é rentável.

A2

Este [Noun] é mais rentável que aquele.

Este investimento é mais rentável que aquele.

B1

Não acho que [Noun] seja rentável.

Não acho que este plano seja rentável.

B2

Para tornar o/a [Noun] rentável, precisamos de...

Para tornar a fábrica rentável, precisamos de tecnologia.

C1

A rentabilidade do/a [Noun] é questionável.

A rentabilidade do projeto é questionável.

C1

Apesar de ser rentável, o projeto...

Apesar de ser rentável, o projeto é arriscado.

C2

Sob o prisma da rentabilidade, [Clause].

Sob o prisma da rentabilidade, a fusão faz sentido.

C2

O cerne da questão é se [Noun] é rentável.

O cerne da questão é se a operação é rentável.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

rentabilidade
rendimento
renda
rentabilização

क्रिया

render
rentabilizar

विशेषण

rentável
rendoso

संबंधित

lucro
investimento
capital
receita
despesa

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High, especially in professional and news contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Os investimentos são rentável. Os investimentos são rentáveis.

    Adjectives must agree in number with the noun they modify.

  • Este plano é muito lucrável. Este plano é muito rentável.

    'Lucrável' is not a word in Portuguese.

  • Uma empresa rentáve. Uma empresa rentável.

    Don't forget the final 'l' in the singular form.

  • Ele é um amigo rentável. Ele é um amigo valioso.

    Calling a person 'rentável' is inappropriate in social contexts.

  • A rentabilidade é rentável. O negócio é rentável.

    Avoid using the noun and adjective forms together in a redundant way.

सुझाव

Plural Rule

Always change -el to -éis for plural adjectives like rentável, amigável, and saudável.

Don't say 'lucrável'

It's a common mistake to invent 'lucrável'. Stick to 'rentável' or 'lucrativo'.

Business Context

Use 'rentabilidade' when discussing ROI in Portuguese business meetings.

Efficiency

Remember that 'rentável' implies efficiency, not just making money.

Nasal Vowels

Practice the nasal 'en' in 'ren-'. Don't let it sound like the English 'rent'.

Regional L

In Brazil, the final 'l' is a 'w' sound. In Portugal, it's a dark 'l'.

Accents Matter

The accent on 'rentável' is crucial for correct spelling and pronunciation.

Rentável vs Proveitoso

Use 'proveitoso' for time and experiences, 'rentável' for money.

Deficitário

Learn the antonym 'deficitário' to describe businesses that lose money.

Rent-able

Think of it as 'something you can rent out for profit'.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Rent'. If you 'Rent' out your house, it is 'Rent-able' (Rentável) because it makes you money.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a green dollar sign or a Euro symbol growing out of a plant. The plant is 'rentável' because it yields money.

Word Web

Investimento Lucro Banco Dinheiro Negócio Empresa Sucesso Economia

चैलेंज

Try to find three things in your house that were a 'rentável' purchase (saved you money or time) and say it out loud in Portuguese.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Portuguese verb 'render' combined with the suffix '-ável'. 'Render' comes from the Vulgar Latin 'rendere', a variation of the Classical Latin 'reddere'.

मूल अर्थ: To give back, to restore, or to yield.

Romance (Latin-based).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Avoid calling people 'rentável' as it can sound like you are treating them as objects or slaves.

In English, we often say 'worth it' or 'profitable'. 'Rentável' covers both but sounds slightly more formal/technical than 'worth it'.

The economic sections of 'Público' or 'Folha de S. Paulo'. Financial advice podcasts like 'Contas-Poupança' in Portugal. Startup pitches on 'Shark Tank Brasil'.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Personal Finance

  • conta rentável
  • investimento rentável
  • poupança rentável
  • taxa rentável

Business Strategy

  • modelo rentável
  • setor rentável
  • estratégia rentável
  • operação rentável

Real Estate

  • imóvel rentável
  • arrendamento rentável
  • zona rentável
  • mercado rentável

Agriculture

  • cultura rentável
  • plantação rentável
  • produção rentável
  • colheita rentável

Career

  • profissão rentável
  • carreira rentável
  • trabalho rentável
  • habilidade rentável

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Achas que investir em ouro ainda é rentável hoje em dia?"

"Qual foi o negócio mais rentável que já viste?"

"Como podemos tornar a nossa empresa mais rentável este ano?"

"Será que é mais rentável comprar ou alugar uma casa?"

"Conheces alguma aplicação financeira que seja realmente rentável?"

डायरी विषय

Descreve um investimento que fizeste e que não foi rentável. O que aprendeste?

Se tivesses um milhão de euros, como os investirias de forma rentável?

É possível ter uma vida feliz sem te preocupares se tudo o que fazes é rentável?

Quais são as profissões mais rentáveis no teu país atualmente?

Reflete sobre a ideia de 'rentabilidade social'. O que significa para ti?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

While both mean 'profitable', 'lucrativo' focuses on the total profit (lucro), whereas 'rentável' focus on the return relative to the investment (rentabilidade). A business with high sales but higher costs might be 'lucrativo' in gross terms but not 'rentável'.

The plural is 'rentáveis'. Note the change from '-el' to '-éis' and the addition of the accent.

It is not common and sounds cold or robotic. Use 'produtivo' or 'valioso' instead, unless you are strictly talking about their economic output in a business analysis.

Yes, it is very common in both Portugal and Brazil with the same meaning.

The most common opposites are 'não rentável', 'pouco rentável', or 'deficitário' (loss-making).

Yes, in a financial sense. For example, 'Não é rentável consertar este telemóvel' (It's not worth it to fix this phone).

The noun form is 'rentabilidade' (profitability).

No, 'rentável' is a uniform adjective. It is the same for masculine and feminine nouns.

It comes from the verb 'render' (to yield) and the suffix '-ável' (able).

It is neutral to formal. In very informal speech, people often say 'dá lucro'.

खुद को परखो 180 सवाल

writing

Write a simple sentence: 'The shop is profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'These investments are profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'We want to make the project more profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Management is the key to a profitable business.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Market volatility affects profitability.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Is it profitable?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Selling the car is not profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'The company became profitable last year.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'It is a highly profitable sector.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'We need a sustainable and profitable model.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'My job is profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Which investment is more profitable?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'The bank has profitable options.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'The partnership was mutually profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'The net profitability is high.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Yes, it is profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'They are looking for profitable ideas.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'It is not a profitable strategy.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'The market is very profitable.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Analyze the profitability of the project.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'O negócio é rentável.'

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Os investimentos são rentáveis.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Tornar a empresa rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'A rentabilidade é muito importante.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Precisamos de rentabilizar os ativos.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'É rentável?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Não é rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Uma estratégia rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Altamente rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Rentabilidade líquida elevada.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Sim, é rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Ideias rentáveis.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'O plano não é rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Um setor rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Analisar a rentabilidade.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Loja rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Mais rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Pouco rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Parceria rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say out loud: 'Modelo rentável.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to the word: 'Rentável'. How many syllables do you hear?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Investimentos rentáveis'. Is it singular or plural?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'A empresa é rentável'. Is the company making money?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'A rentabilidade subiu'. Did profit go up or down?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Rentabilidade líquida'. What kind of profit is it?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Não é rentável'. Is it a good deal?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Mais rentável'. Is it more or less?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Tornar-se rentável'. Is it profitable now?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Setor altamente rentável'. How profitable is it?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Análise de rentabilidade'. What are they doing?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'É rentável?'. Is it a statement or a question?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Soluções rentáveis'. Are there one or more solutions?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Estratégia pouco rentável'. Is it a good strategy?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Gestão rentável'. What is profitable?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Rentabilizar os ativos'. What should we do with assets?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

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