additional spending

[əˈdɪʃənəl ˈspɛndɪŋ]
noun phrase
gastos adicionais
1. Extra money spent beyond what was originally budgeted or allocated; supplementary expenditure
The government approved additional spending for infrastructure projects.
O governo aprovou gastos adicionais para projetos de infraestrutura.
2. Increased financial outlay or consumption compared to a baseline or previous period
Additional spending on healthcare has increased significantly this year.
Os gastos adicionais com saúde aumentaram significativamente este ano.
3. Supplementary budget allocation or expenditure beyond the standard or planned amount
The company requested additional spending to meet customer demand.
A empresa solicitou gastos adicionais para atender à demanda dos clientes.
In Brazil, 'gastos adicionais' is commonly used in government budgeting discussions and corporate financial reporting. In the USA, this term frequently appears in political debates regarding deficit spending and fiscal policy. Both cultures use this phrase in economic and financial contexts to justify or criticize increased public or private expenditures.
NYC Slang
extra cash going out; more dough spent
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extra spendingsupplementary expenditureincreased spendingsurplus spendingadditional expenditure
Antonyms / Antônimos
budget cutsreduced spendingcost reductionspending freeze

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gastos adicionais
Most common and neutral term used in business and government contexts
Brazil
despesas extras
Alternative term, slightly more colloquial than gastos adicionais
São Paulo
gastos suplementares
More formal, used in corporate and technical contexts
Portugal
despesas adicionais
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese, more formal in official documents

Related Words

budget allocationfiscal expenditurediscretionary spendingcapital expenditureoperational costs

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the bank
go the extra mile
money to burn
spend like there's no tomorrow
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