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automatic spending

[ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈspɛndɪŋ]
noun
gastos automáticos
1. Government expenditures that are automatically triggered by legislation without requiring annual appropriations, such as Social Security or Medicare payments
Automatic spending on entitlements continues to grow faster than the federal budget.
Os gastos automáticos em programas de bem-estar social continuam crescendo mais rápido que o orçamento federal.
2. Recurring consumer expenses that are automatically deducted from a bank account or charged to a credit card
My automatic spending includes monthly subscriptions and utility bills.
Meus gastos automáticos incluem assinaturas mensais e contas de serviços.
Synonyms
mandatory spendingentitlement spendingrecurring expensesstanding charges
Antonyms
discretionary spendingvoluntary spendingone-time expenses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gastos automáticos
Standard usage in Brazil for both government and consumer contexts
São Paulo
despesas automáticas
Alternative term commonly used in financial contexts
Portugal
despesas automáticas
Preferred term in Portuguese European Portuguese
General
gastos obrigatórios
Used when emphasizing the mandatory nature of government spending

Related Idioms & Phrases

on autopilot
money going out the door
the tap keeps running
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