fixed agreement

[/fɪkst əˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: fixed agreements
acordo fixo
1. a binding contract or arrangement where the terms, conditions, and duration are predetermined and cannot be easily modified
The company entered into a fixed agreement with the supplier for a period of three years.
A empresa celebrou um acordo fixo com o fornecedor por um período de três anos.
2. in legal or business contexts, an arrangement with established, unchangeable conditions until the contract expires
Under the fixed agreement, prices remain constant regardless of market fluctuations.
Sob o acordo fixo, os preços permanecem constantes independentemente das flutuações do mercado.
In Brazilian business culture, fixed agreements are highly valued as they provide stability and predictability. Companies often use them to protect long-term relationships with suppliers and clients. The term is common in corporate, legal, and financial sectors across Brazil and Portugal, where contractual obligations are taken very seriously.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed contractbinding agreementlocked-in contractset arrangement
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible agreementvariable contractopen-ended agreementadjustable arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo fixo
standard business and legal terminology
Rio de Janeiro
acordo fixo / contrato fechado
contrato fechado is more colloquially used
São Paulo
acordo fixo / acordo selado
more formal in corporate environment
Portugal
acordo fixo / acordo vinculativo
acordo vinculativo emphasizes legal binding nature

Related Words

contractterms and conditionsbindingcommitmentclausenegotiation

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked in an agreement
set in stone
carved in concrete
sealed and settled
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