current account

• Conta bancária de depósito à vista que dá acesso imediato aos fundos para operações do dia a dia, geralmente com talão de cheques e cartão de débito, usada para receber salário e pagar contas. Em contabilidade, refere-se à conta que registra as transações correntes de um país com o exterior.

A bank account that allows immediate access to funds for everyday transactions, typically offering a checkbook and debit card, and often used for receiving salary and paying bills.

1. Bank account for daily transactionsB1formalbritish

   A bank account that allows you to deposit and withdraw money easily, typically used for everyday expenses and payments.

   Conta corrente

   • I need to check my current account balance before paying the bills.
   • She opened a current account at the local bank.
   • The monthly fee for a current account is usually low.

2. Part of the balance of paymentsC1formal

   A record of a country's transactions with the rest of the world, including trade in goods and services, income, and current transfers.

   Conta corrente

   • The country's current account deficit has increased this year.
   • Economists analyze the current account to understand trade flows.
   • A surplus in the current account indicates strong exports.