immediate cost

[/ɪˈmiːdiət kɔːst/]
nounpl: immediate costs
custo imediato
1. An expense or financial obligation that must be paid or incurred right away, without delay
The immediate cost of replacing the equipment was $50,000.
O custo imediato da substituição do equipamento foi de $50.000.
2. In accounting and finance, expenses that arise directly and instantaneously from a business decision or action
We need to consider the immediate costs before signing the contract.
Precisamos considerar os custos imediatos antes de assinar o contrato.
This is a formal financial and business term used equally in Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking business contexts. It is particularly important in corporate decision-making, project management, and financial planning discussions where distinguishing between immediate and long-term expenses is critical for budgeting and strategic planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct costupfront costout-of-pocket expenseinstantaneous expense
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-term costdeferred costfuture costdelayed expense

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo imediato
Standard business and financial terminology
São Paulo
custo imediato / despesa imediata
Commonly used in corporate and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
custo imediato
Standard usage in business environment
Portugal
custo imediato
Formal business term used in Portuguese accounting

Related Words

expensefinancial burdenoverhead costoperational costbudget allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

at immediate cost
the immediate cost of doing business
immediate cost-benefit analysis
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