A ação
Example: A ação rápida do bombeiro salvou muitas vidas ontem.
Definition
"A ação" in finance refers to a share or stock representing ownership in a company, entitling the holder to a portion of the corporation's profits and assets. It is a tradable security that investors buy and sell on the stock market to gain financial returns.
Etymology
The term "ação" comes from the Latin word 'actio,' meaning 'a doing' or 'action.' In Portuguese, it evolved to mean an act or deed, and in finance, it was adopted to describe the shares or stocks that represent a company's actions or activities in the market.
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