forward payment

[/ˈfɔrwərd ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: forward payments
pagamento antecipado
1. A payment made in advance before goods are delivered or services are rendered
The supplier requires a forward payment of 50% before manufacturing begins.
O fornecedor exige um pagamento antecipado de 50% antes que a fabricação comece.
2. In finance, a payment made prior to the agreed-upon date or scheduled payment date
Making a forward payment on your mortgage can reduce the total interest paid.
Fazer um pagamento antecipado na sua hipoteca pode reduzir o total de juros pagos.
3. A contractual arrangement where payment occurs before the completion or delivery of the transaction
International trade often involves forward payments to secure the transaction.
O comércio internacional frequentemente envolve pagamentos antecipados para garantir a transação.
In Brazil, forward payments are common in international trade and construction projects to mitigate financial risk. In the USA, this practice is standard in real estate transactions, online purchases, and contractor agreements. The concept reflects different levels of trust and financial security between parties in commercial relationships across both cultures.
NYC Slang
upfront
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advance paymentprepaymentupfront paymentearly payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
deferred paymentdelayed paymentpayment on deliveryarrears

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento antecipado
Most common term used in commercial and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pagamento na frente
Colloquial alternative used in casual business conversations
São Paulo
pagamento adiantado
Formal business terminology preferred in commercial dealings
Portugal
pagamento adiantado
European Portuguese term, more formal than Brazilian usage

Related Words

depositadvanceinstallmentsettlementcash flowescrow

Related Idioms & Phrases

put money down
pay upfront
secure with a deposit
advance on account
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