budgetary decrease

[ˈbʌdʒətɛri dɪˈkris]
nounpl: budgetary decreases
redução orçamentária
1. A reduction in the amount of money allocated or available in a budget for a specific period
The budgetary decrease forced the department to cut non-essential programs.
A redução orçamentária forçou o departamento a cortar programas não essenciais.
2. A financial decline in planned expenditures or allocated funds compared to a previous period
This year's budgetary decrease of 15% will impact hiring decisions.
A redução orçamentária de 15% deste ano afetará as decisões de contratação.
In Brazil, budgetary decreases are frequently discussed in political and economic debates, particularly during economic downturns or periods of fiscal austerity. The term is commonly used in government announcements and corporate communications. In the USA, this phrase is standard in government, nonprofit, and corporate contexts, often triggering discussions about efficiency and prioritization.
NYC Slang
budget crunch / budget squeeze
Synonyms / Sinônimos
budget cutspending reductionfinancial cutbackausterity measurefiscal reduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
budget increasebudgetary expansionspending increasefinancial growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução orçamentária
Most common and formal term used in government and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
corte orçamentário
Alternative term emphasizing the 'cut' aspect of the reduction
São Paulo
diminuição de orçamento
More colloquial variant used in business settings
Portugal
redução orçamental
Uses 'orçamental' instead of 'orçamentária'; equivalent formal term

Related Words

budgetappropriationexpenditurefiscal planningallocationausterity

Related Idioms & Phrases

tightening one's belt
cutting back
making do with less
apertar o cinto orçamentário (Portuguese equivalent)
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