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Equity - Balance and Changes in Cumulative Translation Adjustments (Detail) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of changes in equity [abstract] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | R$ 53,061 | R$ 7,519 | R$ 66,925
Translation of foreign subsidiaries, net of IRPJ and CSLL | 12,796 | 45,542 | (59,406)
Ending Balance | R$ 65,857 | R$ 53,061 | R$ 7,519

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