1. A maximum limit imposed on the amount of money that can be spent, allocated, or earned in a particular context
The government imposed a financial cap on public spending for the next fiscal year.
O governo impôs um teto financeiro para gastos públicos no próximo ano fiscal.
2. In sports, a limit on the total amount of money a team can spend on player salaries
The NBA's salary cap is a financial cap that prevents teams from overspending on player contracts.
O teto salarial da NBA é um teto financeiro que impede as equipes de gastarem excessivamente em contratos de jogadores.