enduring expense

[en-ˈdu̇r-iŋ ik-ˈspens]
noun phrasepl: enduring expenses
despesa duradoura
1. A cost or financial obligation that persists over an extended period of time; an expense that continues to recur or remain relevant across multiple fiscal periods
The company's enduring expenses include rent, utilities, and employee salaries.
As despesas duradouras da empresa incluem aluguel, utilidades e salários dos funcionários.
2. In accounting and finance, a recurring or long-term cost that affects budgeting and financial planning
Healthcare and insurance represent enduring expenses for most families.
Saúde e seguros representam despesas duradouras para a maioria das famílias.
This term is predominantly used in financial, accounting, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate environments, proper budgeting for 'despesas duradouras' is crucial for financial health. The concept reflects the importance of distinguishing between temporary and permanent financial obligations in financial planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recurring expenseongoing expensepersistent expenselong-term expensecontinuous expense
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-time expensetemporary expensesporadic expenseoccasional cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despesa duradoura
Standard term used in financial and accounting contexts
Brazil
despesa permanente
Alternative used in some financial institutions
Brazil
custo contínuo
More technical accounting term
Portugal
despesa duradoura
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

fixed costoperating expensecapital expenditurefiscal obligationbudgeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

a necessary evil (describing unavoidable enduring expenses)
money that keeps on giving (humorous reference to recurring costs)
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