negative cash flow

[/ˈnɛɡətɪv kæʃ floʊ/]
nounpl: negative cash flows
fluxo de caixa negativo
1. A financial situation where the money going out of a business or individual exceeds the money coming in during a specific period
The startup experienced negative cash flow in its first year of operations.
A startup enfrentou fluxo de caixa negativo em seu primeiro ano de operações.
2. The condition where cash outflows (expenses, investments, debt payments) surpass cash inflows (revenues, income, loans)
Managing negative cash flow is critical for new entrepreneurs.
Gerenciar o fluxo de caixa negativo é crítico para novos empreendedores.
Negative cash flow is a critical concern in both Brazilian and American business contexts. In Brazil, startups and SMEs frequently deal with this challenge due to economic cycles and access to credit. In the USA, understanding cash flow management is essential for business survival, particularly among startups seeking venture capital funding. The term is widely discussed in business schools, accounting practices, and corporate finance departments across both countries.
NYC Slang
burning cash / bleeding money
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cash deficitcash burnnegative cash positionoutflow of cash
Antonyms / Antônimos
positive cash flowcash surpluscash inflow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo de caixa negativo
Standard term used in Brazilian business and finance contexts
São Paulo
fluxo de caixa negativo / déficit de caixa
Commonly used in corporate and banking environments
Rio de Janeiro
fluxo de caixa negativo
Standard usage in financial sector
Portugal
fluxo de caixa negativo / saldo de caixa negativo
Used in Portuguese financial terminology with slight regional variations

Related Words

cash flow statementliquidityburn ratecash positionworking capitalaccounts payableaccounts receivable

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the red
running on fumes
burning through cash
drowning in expenses
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