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indirect expense

[/ɪnˈdɪrekt ɪkˈspens/]
nounpl: indirect expenses
despesa indireta
1. A business cost that cannot be directly attributed to the production of a specific product or service, such as rent, utilities, or administrative salaries
Indirect expenses like office rent and insurance are allocated across all departments.
Despesas indiretas como aluguel de escritório e seguro são alocadas em todos os departamentos.
2. Overhead costs that support the overall operation of a business but are not tied to a particular product line or revenue stream
The company calculated indirect expenses to determine the true cost of production.
A empresa calculou despesas indiretas para determinar o custo real da produção.
Synonyms
overheadindirect costoverhead costsupport cost
Antonyms
direct expensedirect costvariable cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despesa indireta
Most common usage in Brazilian business accounting
São Paulo
custo indireto
Alternative term frequently used in financial contexts
Portugal
despesa indireta
Standard Portuguese term, similar to Brazilian usage
General Brazilian
custo de apoio
Less formal alternative emphasizing support costs

Related Idioms & Phrases

allocate indirect expenses
overhead allocation
indirect cost pool
cost of doing business
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