liquidação
/li.ki.daˈsɐ̃w̃/feminine
The English word clearance can be translated into Portuguese as liquidação when referring to a sale of merchandise at a reduced price.
The term liquidação is the standard way to refer to a clearance sale or a seasonal sale in retail contexts.
Meaning: sale of merchandise at a reduced price (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word liquidação is derived from the noun which literally means 'liquidation'.
How do you pronounce it?
/li.ki.daˈsɐ̃w̃/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In a retail setting, you might also see the term queima de estoque which literally translates to 'burning of the stock'.
- The word liquidar can be used as a slang term meaning to finish a task quickly or even to kill someone in a crime context.
- The word liquidação shares a root with the English word 'liquid', reflecting the idea of turning solid assets into 'liquid' cash.
Examples in context
- Tom comprou esse par de sapatos em uma liquidação.Tom bought that pair of shoes at a clearance sale.This sentence shows how to use liquidação to describe buying something at a clearance sale.Tatoeba #6145755 by carlosalberto, translation #1026969 by CK
- Eu preciso de licença para acessar a área restrita.I need clearance to access the restricted area.
- Ele obteve autorização para publicar o documento.He obtained clearance to publish the document.
- A encomenda está aguardando liberação.The package is awaiting clearance.
- Tenho ok para entrar no prédio.I have clearance to enter the building.
- A loja está com uma liquidação de verão.The store is having a summer clearance.
- Eu encontrei este casaco na liquidação.I found this coat at the clearance sale.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are walking through a shopping mall.
- GabrielOlha, aquela loja está em liquidação!Look, that store is having a clearance sale!
- BeatrizSério? Vamos entrar para ver os preços.Really? Let's go inside to see the prices.
- GabrielEu preciso de uma camisa nova.I need a new shirt.
- BeatrizCom a liquidação, vai sair bem barato.With the clearance, it will be very cheap.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clearance” translations and entries liquidação, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries liquidação, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
