deferred demand

[/dɪˈfɜːrd dɪˈmɑːnd/]
nounpl: deferred demands
demanda diferida
1. Consumer demand for goods or services that is postponed or delayed due to various economic, social, or personal circumstances, with the expectation that it will be fulfilled in the future.
During the recession, deferred demand for luxury vehicles accumulated, leading to a surge in sales once the economy recovered.
Durante a recessão, a demanda diferida por veículos de luxo se acumulou, levando a um aumento nas vendas assim que a economia se recuperou.
2. In economics, the phenomenon where consumers delay purchasing decisions because of economic uncertainty, high prices, credit constraints, or lack of availability, intending to buy later.
The housing market showed signs of deferred demand as young families waited for mortgage rates to decrease.
O mercado imobiliário mostrou sinais de demanda diferida, já que as famílias jovens aguardavam a queda das taxas de hipoteca.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazilian business and economic discourse, especially following economic downturns or periods of high inflation. Brazilian companies closely monitor deferred demand indicators to forecast market recovery and plan inventory and production strategies. The concept gained prominence in Brazil during the 2015-2017 recession and subsequent recovery period.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postponed demanddelayed demandpent-up demandsuppressed demandlatent demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
immediate demandurgent demandcurrent demandpresent demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demanda diferida
Standard term used in economics and business contexts
Brazil - São Paulo
demanda adiada
Alternative form commonly used in business and market analysis
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
demanda reprimida
More colloquial term emphasizing suppressed or held-back demand
Portugal
procura diferida
Portuguese uses 'procura' instead of 'demanda' for demand concept

Related Words

pent-up demandconsumer behavioreconomic recoverydemand curveconsumer purchasing powermarket demandeconomic cycle

Related Idioms & Phrases

pent-up demand waiting to be unleashed
demand in the pipeline
accumulated purchasing pressure
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