estimativa
/is.t͡ʃi.maˈt͡ʃi.vɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for estimate is estimativa.
In construction and business, estimativa refers to a document that specifies the probable cost of a job.
Meaning: (construction and business) a document specifying how much a job will probably cost (noun)
Which one should you use?
While estimativa is used, the word orçamento is often more common in business or construction contexts when referring specifically to a formal quote or a price estimate. If you are referring to a guess or a hunch, you might use the informal terms palpite or chute. If you are in a formal setting and want to convey the idea of an estimate, you can also use avaliação (evaluation) or cálculo (calculation), especially when the estimate involves specific numerical computations.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
estimativa is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/is.tʃi.maˈtʃi.vɐ/. It has five syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Did you know?
- If you use the word chute to describe an estimate, you are literally saying 'kick', which in Portuguese means a wild guess or a total stab in the dark.
- In Brazil, asking for an orçamento is often the first step of a social negotiation. It is common to receive a formal estimate and then negotiate the price down through a process called pechinchar.
- In Portuguese, the word avaliação is used for both a business estimate and a school grade. A student's 'evaluation' is the same word used for a professional property appraisal.
Examples in context
- Em vez de bajulação, dá-nos uma estimativa honesta e sincera!Instead of flattery, give us an honest and sincere estimate!This sentence is useful for requesting an honest and sincere estimativa.Tatoeba #5345875 by Wagner1994, translation #2942444 by astyng
- O contrato estabelece uma estimativa de custos para a obra.The contract establishes a cost estimate for the project.
- A avaliação inicial indica uma estimativa de ganhos para o próximo trimestre.The initial evaluation indicates an earnings estimate for the next quarter.
- Eu fiz um cálculo aproximado do preço total.I made an approximate calculation of the total price.
- Qual é o seu palpite sobre quantas pessoas virão à festa?What's your guess on how many people will come to the party?
- Dê um chute sobre o tempo que levará para chegar lá.Give me a rough estimate of how long it will take to get there.
- Você pode me enviar a estimativa de custos?Can you send me the cost estimate?
- A estimativa para a reforma é muito alta.The estimate for the renovation is very high.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are discussing a home renovation project.
- RodrigoCamila, você já recebeu a estimativa da obra?Camila, have you already received the construction estimate?
- CamilaAinda não, Rodrigo, mas receberei hoje.Not yet, Rodrigo, but I will receive it today.
- RodrigoEspero que a estimativa seja razoável.I hope the estimate is reasonable.
- CamilaEu também, para não estourar o orçamento.Me too, so we don't exceed the budget.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “estimate” translations and entries estimativa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
