interest expense
[ˈɪntərəst ɪkˈspɛns]
nounpl: interest expenses
despesa de juros
1. The cost incurred by a borrower for the use of borrowed money, recorded as an expense on the income statement
The company's interest expense increased significantly after taking out a new loan.
A despesa de juros da empresa aumentou significativamente após contrair um novo empréstimo.
2. In accounting, the amount of interest paid or accrued on debt obligations during a specific period
Interest expense is deducted from operating income to calculate earnings before taxes.
A despesa de juros é deduzida da receita operacional para calcular o lucro antes dos impostos.
In Brazilian and Portuguese financial contexts, 'despesa de juros' is a fundamental accounting term used in financial statements and reports. In the USA, interest expense is a critical metric for investors analyzing a company's debt burden and financial health. The term is especially relevant in discussions about corporate debt, mortgages, and loan financing across both cultures.
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