extra spending
[ˈɛkstrə ˈspɛndɪŋ]
noun
gastos extras
1. money spent beyond what was planned, budgeted, or expected
The company's extra spending on marketing exceeded the quarterly budget.
Os gastos extras da empresa em marketing superaram o orçamento trimestral.
2. additional expenditure on goods or services not included in the original estimate
We need to account for extra spending on office supplies.
Precisamos contabilizar os gastos extras com materiais de escritório.
3. discretionary or non-essential purchases made in addition to routine expenses
Extra spending on entertainment reduced our savings rate.
Os gastos extras em entretenimento reduziram nossa taxa de poupança.
In Brazilian culture, discussing 'gastos extras' is common in financial planning and personal budgeting conversations. Americans frequently use this term in corporate and household financial contexts. The concept reflects growing concerns about financial management and spending discipline in both cultures, particularly post-economic crises.
NYC Slang
extra bread / extra paper
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