swing
nounmasculine/bɐˈlɐ̃su/medium
ba·lan·ço
Definitions
1A swaying or oscillating movement.
The swing of the hammock was very relaxing.
She lost her balance on the swing.
Common collocations
swing of a pendulumplay on a swingin full swing
2A statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business at a particular point in time.
The accountant prepared the company's annual balance sheet.
The balance sheet must balance.
Common collocations
prepare a balance sheetconsolidated balance sheetbalance sheet total
Etymology
Do francês 'balance'.