foreign debt
[/ˈfɒrən dɛt/]
nounpl: foreign debts
dívida externa
1. Money owed by a country, company, or individual to foreign creditors, typically in foreign currency
Brazil's foreign debt has been a major concern for economists in recent decades.
A dívida externa do Brasil tem sido uma preocupação importante para economistas nas últimas décadas.
2. The total amount of financial obligations a nation has to foreign governments, international institutions, or foreign investors
The government implemented policies to reduce the country's foreign debt.
O governo implementou políticas para reduzir a dívida externa do país.
Foreign debt has been a significant issue in Brazilian economic policy, particularly during periods of inflation and currency devaluation. The term is commonly used in news media, government announcements, and economic discussions. In the USA, foreign debt discussions often relate to national trade deficits and international economic relationships. Both countries have experienced periods where managing foreign debt was central to economic planning.
Related Idioms & Phrases
carry a heavy foreign debt - estar com uma dívida externa pesada
service foreign debt - pagar juros da dívida externa
foreign debt crisis - crise da dívida externa
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