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economic constraint

[ɪˌkɒnɒmɪk kənˈstreɪnt]
nounpl: economic constraints
restrição econômica
1. A limitation or restriction imposed by economic factors that affects decision-making, resource allocation, or business operations
The company faced economic constraints that prevented them from expanding to new markets.
A empresa enfrentou restrições econômicas que impediram sua expansão para novos mercados.
2. Limited financial resources or budgetary limitations that restrict choices or actions
Economic constraints forced the government to cut spending on infrastructure projects.
As restrições econômicas forçaram o governo a cortar gastos em projetos de infraestrutura.
Synonyms
financial limitationbudgetary constrainteconomic limitationfiscal restraintresource scarcity
Antonyms
economic freedomfinancial abundanceeconomic opportunity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição econômica
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
limitação econômica
Alternative term used in business contexts
Portugal
constrangimento económico
Formal usage; économico spelled with 'c' in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

operate under economic constraints
face economic constraints
work within economic constraints
remove economic constraints
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