limited reserves
[ˈlɪmɪtɪd rɪˈzɜrvz]
noun phrase
reservas limitadas
1. A finite or restricted amount of resources, supplies, or funds available for use
The hospital operated with limited reserves during the emergency.
O hospital operava com reservas limitadas durante a emergência.
2. In finance/banking, insufficient capital or assets held by an institution to meet future obligations
The bank's limited reserves prompted stricter lending policies.
As reservas limitadas do banco levaram a políticas de empréstimo mais rigorosas.
3. In business, constrained inventory or stock levels that restrict production or sales capacity
Due to limited reserves of raw materials, the factory reduced production.
Devido às reservas limitadas de matérias-primas, a fábrica reduziu a produção.
In Brazil, this term is frequently used in business, government, and healthcare contexts, particularly when discussing economic challenges, inflation impacts, or resource management during crises. It reflects concerns about financial stability and operational sustainability in both public and private sectors.
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