long-term cost
[/lɔŋ tɜrm kɔst/]
nounpl: long-term costs
custo de longo prazo
1. An expense or financial burden that extends over an extended period, typically years or decades, rather than occurring immediately or in the short term
The long-term cost of maintaining the infrastructure will require significant budget planning.
O custo de longo prazo da manutenção da infraestrutura exigirá um planejamento orçamentário significativo.
2. In business and economics, expenses that accumulate over time and affect profitability or financial health beyond the current fiscal period
We must consider the long-term costs of this investment before making a decision.
Devemos considerar os custos de longo prazo deste investimento antes de tomar uma decisão.
3. Environmental or social expenses that manifest over extended periods as consequences of current actions
The long-term costs of pollution on public health cannot be ignored.
Os custos de longo prazo da poluição na saúde pública não podem ser ignorados.
In Brazil and the USA, this term is widely used in corporate, governmental, and academic discourse. Brazilian companies increasingly adopt long-term cost analysis in strategic planning due to economic volatility. In American business culture, long-term cost considerations are fundamental to investment decisions and corporate sustainability initiatives. The term reflects a shift toward more strategic financial planning and environmental consciousness in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pay the price in the long run
think long-term
invest for the future
what you save on the front end, you pay on the back end
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