negative cash position

[ˈnɛɡətɪv kæʃ pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: negative cash positions
posição de caixa negativa
1. A financial situation where a company or individual has more financial obligations and outflows than available cash reserves, resulting in a deficit
The startup faced a negative cash position after unexpected expenses exceeded their quarterly revenue.
A startup enfrentou uma posição de caixa negativa após despesas inesperadas excederem sua receita trimestral.
2. A state in which cash outflows exceed cash inflows over a specific period, indicating potential liquidity problems
Management warned investors about the company's negative cash position and outlined a recovery plan.
A administração alertou os investidores sobre a posição de caixa negativa da empresa e apresentou um plano de recuperação.
This term is critical in both Brazilian and American business contexts, particularly in corporate finance, startups, and banking sectors. In Brazil, discussions about 'posição de caixa negativa' are common during economic downturns and are closely monitored by regulatory bodies like the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil). In the USA, negative cash positions are closely scrutinized by creditors, investors, and can trigger covenant violations in loan agreements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cash deficitnegative cash flowcash shortageliquidity crisisinsolvency situation
Antonyms / Antônimos
positive cash positioncash surpluspositive cash flowliquidity surplus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posição de caixa negativa
Standard term used in financial and business contexts
São Paulo
posição de caixa negativa / déficit de caixa
Financial centers often use both terms interchangeably
Portugal
posição de tesouraria negativa
Portuguese usage tends to favor 'tesouraria' (treasury) over 'caixa'
General English (USA)
negative cash position
Standard financial and accounting terminology

Related Words

cash flowliquiditybalance sheetworking capitalaccounts payableaccounts receivablecash managementfinancial distress

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the red
cash crunch
financial tight spot
running on empty
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