liquidity

[/lɪˈkwɪdɪti/]
nounfemininepl: liquidities
liquidez
1. The quality or state of being liquid; the ability to flow
The liquidity of water makes it easy to pour.
A liquidez da água torna fácil derramá-la.
2. The availability of liquid assets to a person or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly without significant loss of value
The company maintains high liquidity to meet its short-term obligations.
A empresa mantém alta liquidez para cumprir suas obrigações de curto prazo.
3. In finance, the degree to which an asset or security can be quickly bought or sold in the market without affecting its price
Stocks have greater liquidity than real estate.
As ações têm maior liquidez do que imóveis.
In Brazil, 'liquidez' is a key term in financial and banking discussions, reflecting the country's significant economic markets. The term became especially prominent during economic crises when liquidity concerns dominated news cycles. In the USA, liquidity is a fundamental concept in Wall Street discourse and affects everything from stock market operations to personal banking decisions.
NYC Slang
cash on hand, liquid assets
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fluidityflowabilitycash positionworking capital
Antonyms / Antônimos
illiquidityinsolvencyilliquidness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
liquidez
Standard term used in finance and everyday contexts
São Paulo
liquidez
Predominant usage in financial markets and banking sector
Rio de Janeiro
liquidez
Common in financial discussions and business contexts
Portugal
liquidez
Same term used; occasionally 'liquidação' in specific contexts

Related Words

liquidliquidateliquidity crisisassetcash flowsolvency

Related Idioms & Phrases

liquidity crisis
liquidity trap
tight liquidity
improve liquidity
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