low reserves

[loʊ rɪˈzɜrvz]
noun phrase
baixas reservas
1. insufficient quantities of resources, supplies, or funds set aside for future use or emergencies
The hospital is operating on low reserves of blood donations.
O hospital está operando com baixas reservas de doações de sangue.
2. in banking/finance: insufficient cash or assets held by a financial institution to meet regulatory requirements or unexpected withdrawals
The bank's low reserves triggered a regulatory review.
As baixas reservas do banco desencadearam uma revisão regulatória.
3. in fuel/energy context: depleted stocks of fuel, energy resources, or battery power
The aircraft warned passengers about low reserves of fuel.
A aeronave alertou os passageiros sobre as baixas reservas de combustível.
In Brazilian business culture, 'baixas reservas' is a critical term used in banking, healthcare, and energy sectors. The concept is important in discussions about fiscal responsibility and operational risk management. In the USA, the term is frequently used in financial news and emergency preparedness contexts.
NYC Slang
running on empty
Synonyms / Sinônimos
low stocksinsufficient reservesdepleted reservesscarce resourcesminimal reserves
Antonyms / Antônimos
high reservesabundant reservesample reservessufficient reservesplentiful resources

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixas reservas
Most common translation used in business and finance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reservas baixas
Alternative word order commonly used in informal speech
São Paulo
pouca reserva
Often used in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
reservas reduzidas
Preferred in European Portuguese for formal contexts

Related Words

reserve fundemergency fundinventorycash flowliquiditystock levels

Related Idioms & Phrases

running on fumes
scraping the bottom of the barrel
in the red
low on resources
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