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insolvent person

[ɪnˈsɒlvənt ˈpɜːrsən]
nounpl: insolvent persons
pessoa insolvente
1. A person who is unable to pay their debts; one whose liabilities exceed their assets
The insolvent person was forced to declare bankruptcy.
A pessoa insolvente foi obrigada a declarar falência.
2. In legal terms, an individual lacking sufficient funds or assets to meet financial obligations
As an insolvent person, he had to appear before the court.
Como pessoa insolvente, ele teve que comparecer perante o tribunal.
NYC Slang
deadbeat
Synonyms
bankruptdebtorinsolvent debtorperson in default
Antonyms
solvent personcreditworthy personperson of means

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa insolvente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal and financial contexts
São Paulo
devedor insolvente
Alternative form emphasizing debtor status
Portugal
pessoa insolvente
Standard usage aligned with Portuguese civil law terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

declare insolvency
file for bankruptcy
go bankrupt
unable to make ends meet
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