operational capital
[ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəl ˈkæpɪtəl]
nounpl: operational capitals
capital de giro
1. funds required to finance the day-to-day operations of a business, including inventory, accounts receivable, and other current assets
The company needs adequate operational capital to maintain production and meet payroll obligations.
A empresa precisa de capital de giro adequado para manter a produção e cumprir com as obrigações de folha de pagamento.
2. liquid assets available for immediate use in running business activities
Without sufficient operational capital, small businesses struggle to survive economic downturns.
Sem capital de giro suficiente, pequenas empresas enfrentam dificuldades para sobreviver a crises econômicas.
3. the difference between current assets and current liabilities needed to sustain operations
Investors assess the company's operational capital to determine financial health.
Os investidores avaliam o capital de giro da empresa para determinar sua saúde financeira.
In Brazil, 'capital de giro' is deeply embedded in business finance vocabulary, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Brazilian companies frequently discuss working capital management due to economic volatility and inflation concerns. In the USA, 'operational capital' is a standard term in corporate finance, accounting, and banking sectors, essential for discussing business sustainability and financial planning.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tied up in operational capital
operational capital crunch
operational capital shortage
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