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operating cost

[/ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ kɔːst/]
nounpl: operating costs
custo operacional
1. The expenses incurred in the day-to-day running of a business or organization, excluding costs of goods sold and capital expenditures
The airline's operating costs increased significantly due to higher fuel prices.
Os custos operacionais da companhia aérea aumentaram significativamente devido aos preços mais altos do combustível.
2. Expenses necessary to maintain and run a facility or system during normal operations
The hospital needs to budget for operating costs such as utilities and staff salaries.
O hospital precisa orçar os custos operacionais, como serviços públicos e salários dos funcionários.
Synonyms
operating expenseoperational costrunning costoverhead
Antonyms
capital expenditurefixed assetrevenue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo operacional
Most common term used in Brazilian business and financial contexts
São Paulo
custo de operação
Alternative term used in São Paulo business environment
Portugal
custo de funcionamento
Preferred term in Portuguese business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut operating costs
reduce operating expenses
operating cost ratio
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