future order
[ˈfjuːtʃər ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: future orders
pedido futuro
1. An order placed for goods or services to be delivered at a later date, typically with payment and delivery scheduled in advance
The customer placed a future order for 500 units to be delivered next quarter.
O cliente fez um pedido futuro de 500 unidades para ser entregue no próximo trimestre.
2. In financial markets, a binding contract to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date
She invested in futures orders on wheat to hedge against price volatility.
Ela investiu em pedidos futuros de trigo para se proteger contra a volatilidade de preços.
3. A commercial transaction where the order is confirmed but execution and delivery occur at a later time
The company accepted future orders during the pre-launch period.
A empresa aceitou pedidos futuros durante o período de pré-lançamento.
Future orders are essential in international commerce and commodities trading, particularly in Brazil where agricultural futures are heavily traded. The term is widely used in both B2B and B2C contexts. In Portugal, the term is more formal and less frequently used in everyday commerce compared to Brazil.
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