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.
NYC Slang
quick buck
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short-term profitquick profitinstant gainnear-term earningsfast return
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-term profitdeferred profitfuture earningssustained growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lucro imediato
Standard term used in business and financial contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
ganho rápido
Alternative informal usage in commercial and trading environments
Rio de Janeiro
lucro na hora
Colloquial expression meaning profit right away
Portugal
lucro imediato
Same formal term, though 'ganho imediato' may also be used

Related Words

profit marginreturn on investment (ROI)revenueearningscapital gainnet income

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike while the iron is hot
make a killing
cash in on something
get rich quick
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