fixed demand

[ˈfɪkst dɪˈmænd]
nounpl: fixed demands
demanda fixa
1. A constant or unchanging level of demand for a product or service that does not vary with price or other market conditions
The utility company faces a fixed demand for electricity regardless of seasonal price changes.
A empresa de energia enfrenta uma demanda fixa de eletricidade independentemente das mudanças de preços sazonais.
2. In economics and business, a quantity of goods or services that remains constant and does not respond to economic variables
The hospital has a fixed demand for medical supplies each month.
O hospital tem uma demanda fixa de suprimentos médicos a cada mês.
3. A contractually obligated minimum purchase or service requirement
The fixed demand clause in the contract requires the buyer to purchase at least 1,000 units annually.
A cláusula de demanda fixa no contrato exige que o comprador adquira pelo menos 1.000 unidades anualmente.
In Brazilian business and economic contexts, 'demanda fixa' is a technical term commonly used in supply chain management, utility industries, and long-term commercial contracts. It reflects the practical necessity to plan for guaranteed minimum orders or service levels. The term is particularly important in infrastructure sectors like energy and telecommunications where fixed demand commitments help with resource planning and cost allocation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constant demandinelastic demandstable demandbaseline demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
variable demandelastic demandfluctuating demandvolatile demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demanda fixa
Standard term used in business, economics, and contracts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
demanda fixa
Used in commercial and industrial contexts
São Paulo
demanda fixa
Common in corporate and financial sectors
Portugal
procura fixa
Portuguese prefers 'procura' instead of 'demanda' in European usage

Related Words

demand curveprice elasticitysupply and demandmarket demandconsumer demand

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the fixed demand
fixed demand commitment
base fixed demand
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