deferred purchase

[dɪˈfɜːrd ˈpɜːr.tʃəs]
nounpl: deferred purchases
compra diferida
1. A purchase transaction where payment is postponed to a later date, while the buyer takes possession of the goods or services immediately
The furniture store offered a deferred purchase plan with no payments for six months.
A loja de móveis ofereceu um plano de compra diferida sem pagamentos por seis meses.
2. A financial arrangement allowing consumers to buy now and pay later, often with installment payments or interest charges
She made a deferred purchase of a new laptop to spread the cost over several months.
Ela fez uma compra diferida de um novo laptop para dividir o custo em vários meses.
Deferred purchase arrangements are increasingly popular in Brazil and the USA, particularly in e-commerce and retail. In Brazil, 'compra parcelada' (installment purchase) is often used interchangeably. This reflects the cultural acceptance of credit-based shopping in both countries, though payment deferment may come with significant interest charges.
NYC Slang
buy now, pay later scheme; BNPL deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
buy now pay laterinstallment purchasedelayed payment purchasecredit purchase
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash purchaseimmediate paymentspot purchase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compra diferida
Standard term used in commercial and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compra parcelada
Common informal term emphasizing installment aspect
São Paulo
compra com pagamento diferido
More formal business usage
Portugal
compra diferida
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, also used in formal financial contexts

Related Words

installment plancredit arrangementpayment defermentBNPL (Buy Now Pay Later)credit terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

defer payment
spread the cost
payment plan
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