cross-border debt

[/ˈkrɔːs ˈbɔːrdər dɛt/]
nounpl: cross-border debts
dívida transfronteiriça
1. Financial obligation owed by a borrower in one country to a lender in another country, involving international creditors and debtors across national borders
The cross-border debt between the two nations required careful negotiation and international oversight.
A dívida transfronteiriça entre os dois países exigiu negociação cuidadosa e supervisão internacional.
2. External debt incurred by governments, corporations, or individuals that must be repaid to foreign creditors in foreign currency
Brazil's cross-border debt increased significantly as companies borrowed more from international markets.
A dívida transfronteiriça do Brasil aumentou significativamente à medida que empresas tomaram mais empréstimos nos mercados internacionais.
3. In international finance, liabilities denominated in foreign currencies owed across international boundaries
Managing cross-border debt is crucial for maintaining currency stability and economic sovereignty.
Gerenciar dívida transfronteiriça é crucial para manter a estabilidade cambial e a soberania econômica.
Cross-border debt is a significant economic concern in Brazil and developing nations, particularly regarding relationships with international creditors and multilateral institutions like the IMF. The term gained prominence during Brazil's debt crises in the 1980s-1990s. In the USA and developed nations, it relates more to corporate international financing and bilateral trade relationships.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
international debtexternal debtforeign debttransnational debtbilateral debt
Antonyms / Antônimos
domestic debtinternal debtlocal debt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dívida transfronteiriça
Standard term used in financial and governmental contexts
São Paulo
dívida internacional
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo's financial sector
Rio de Janeiro
dívida externa transfronteiriça
More formal variant emphasizing external nature
Portugal
dívida transfronteiriça
European Portuguese uses the same term with emphasis on EU cross-border context

Related Words

debt restructuringforeign creditorexchange rate risksovereign debtdebt servicinginternational financebilateral agreementcurrency denominated debt

Related Idioms & Phrases

settle cross-border debt
service cross-border debt
restructure cross-border debt
refinance cross-border debt
cross-border debt crisis
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