cash deficit

[/kæʃ ˈdefɪsɪt/]
nounpl: cash deficits
déficit de caixa
1. A shortage of available cash or liquid funds, where expenditures exceed income or cash on hand
The company faces a cash deficit of $50,000 this quarter.
A empresa enfrenta um déficit de caixa de $50.000 neste trimestre.
2. A negative cash position in a financial account or period, indicating insufficient liquid resources
The government's cash deficit widened due to increased spending.
O déficit de caixa do governo aumentou devido aos gastos crescentes.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'déficit de caixa' is a critical concern for companies and is frequently discussed in financial meetings and reports. It indicates immediate operational challenges and often triggers discussions about financing options or cost reduction. In the USA, this term is standard in accounting and finance sectors, while general English speakers might use simpler phrases like 'short on cash.'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cash shortfallliquidity shortagecash flow deficitnegative cash position
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash surpluscash reservepositive cash flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
déficit de caixa
Standard business and accounting terminology
São Paulo
déficit de caixa / aperto de caixa
Common in financial centers; 'aperto de caixa' used colloquially for tight cash situations
Portugal
déficit de tesouraria
Portuguese preference for 'tesouraria' (treasury) in formal contexts

Related Words

cash flowliquiditybudget deficitfinancial statementaccounts payableworking capital

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the red
short of cash
running on empty
tight on liquidity
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