corporate debt

[/kɔrˈpɔrət dɛt/]
nounpl: corporate debts
dívida corporativa
1. Money owed by a corporation or company to creditors, including bonds, loans, and other financial obligations
The company's corporate debt increased significantly after the acquisition.
A dívida corporativa da empresa aumentou significativamente após a aquisição.
2. Borrowed funds used by a business for operations, expansion, or other purposes that must be repaid with interest
Investors are concerned about the rising corporate debt levels in the technology sector.
Os investidores estão preocupados com os níveis crescentes de dívida corporativa no setor de tecnologia.
3. Financial obligations of a corporation that appear on its balance sheet as liabilities
The bank assessed the company's corporate debt before approving the new credit line.
O banco avaliou a dívida corporativa da empresa antes de aprovar a nova linha de crédito.
Corporate debt is a critical measure of financial health in both American and Brazilian markets. In Brazil, discussions of corporate debt increased significantly during economic downturns, particularly in sectors like construction and retail. The debt-to-EBITDA ratio is commonly used by Brazilian financial analysts to assess corporate leverage, similar to practices in the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
company debtbusiness debtcorporate borrowingcorporate liabilities
Antonyms / Antônimos
corporate equityshareholder capital

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dívida corporativa
Standard term used in financial and business contexts
São Paulo
endividamento corporativo
Often used interchangeably; emphasizes the state of being in debt
Brazil
dívida empresarial
Alternative term, slightly less formal than corporativa
Portugal
dívida corporativa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal financial reporting

Related Words

bondloandebt-to-equity ratiocredit ratingleverageinterest ratecreditworthinessdefault risk

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry debt
service the debt
debt burden
underwater on debt
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