impermanent gain
[ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt ɡeɪn]
nounpl: impermanent gains
ganho transitório
1. A temporary or fleeting profit, advantage, or benefit that is not expected to last or be sustained over time
The company's impermanent gain from the merger disappeared once the market adjusted.
O ganho transitório da empresa com a fusão desapareceu assim que o mercado se ajustou.
2. In Buddhist and Hindu philosophy, temporary material benefits that do not lead to spiritual enlightenment or lasting contentment
Wealth and fame are considered impermanent gains in Eastern philosophy.
A riqueza e a fama são consideradas ganhos transitórios na filosofia oriental.
3. Short-term financial profit that lacks sustainability or long-term viability
Investors should distinguish between sustainable profits and impermanent gains.
Os investidores devem distinguir entre lucros sustentáveis e ganhos transitórios.
This term is particularly relevant in both Western business contexts and Eastern philosophical discussions. In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, it's commonly used in financial analysis to warn about market volatility. In Eastern philosophies practiced globally, 'impermanent gain' reflects the Buddhist concept of 'anicca' (impermanence), emphasizing that material wealth without spiritual growth is temporary and ultimately unsatisfying.
NYC Slang
quick score, flash in the pan, temporary come-up
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