immediate profit
[/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈprɑːfɪt/]
nounpl: immediate profits
lucro imediato
1. Financial gain or revenue realized in the short term, typically within a brief period following a transaction or business activity
The company focused on immediate profit rather than long-term growth.
A empresa se concentrou em lucro imediato em vez de crescimento de longo prazo.
2. The positive difference between revenue and costs obtained quickly after a sale or investment
The trader sought immediate profit from the stock market volatility.
O operador buscou lucro imediato pela volatilidade do mercado de ações.
In Brazilian business culture, the concept of 'lucro imediato' reflects both the pragmatic approach to commerce and the tension between short-term gains and sustainable growth. In the USA, particularly in trading and investment circles, the pursuit of immediate profit is often viewed with skepticism by value investors but celebrated in day-trading communities. The term carries different connotations depending on context—it can suggest shrewd business acumen or reckless short-termism.
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