low stocks

[loʊ stɑːks]
noun phrase
estoques baixos
1. An insufficient quantity of goods or merchandise available in inventory
The store had low stocks of winter coats before the season ended.
A loja tinha estoques baixos de casacos de inverno antes do final da estação.
2. A reduced level of inventory that may lead to supply issues or stockouts
Low stocks of raw materials forced the factory to reduce production.
Os estoques baixos de matérias-primas forçaram a fábrica a reduzir a produção.
3. In financial markets, a situation where shares or securities of a company have decreased in quantity or value
Investors were concerned about the company's low stocks after the market downturn.
Os investidores ficaram preocupados com as ações baixas da empresa após a queda do mercado.
In Brazilian business culture, managing 'estoques baixos' is a critical operational concern, particularly in retail and manufacturing sectors. The phrase is widely used in inventory management, supply chain discussions, and financial reporting. In the USA, this term is standard in retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing industries, often triggering automated reorder systems or alerts to procurement teams.
NYC Slang
running low
Synonyms / Sinônimos
low inventoryinsufficient stockdepleted inventoryshortagelimited supply
Antonyms / Antônimos
high stocksabundant inventoryfull stocksexcess inventoryoverstock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estoques baixos
Standard commercial and business terminology
São Paulo
estoque reduzido
Alternative term commonly used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
falta de estoque
More colloquial expression emphasizing scarcity
Portugal
stocks baixos
Direct adoption of English term in business Portuguese

Related Words

inventory managementsupply chainstock levelsreplenishmentstockoutwarehousing

Related Idioms & Phrases

running on empty
almost out of stock
down to the wire on inventory
depleting supplies
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