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outlays

[/ˈaʊtleɪz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
despesas, gastos, desembolsos
1. amounts of money spent or expended, especially large sums
The company's capital outlays for new equipment totaled $2 million.
Os desembolsos de capital da empresa para novos equipamentos totalizaram $2 milhões.
2. expenditures or investments made by a government or organization
Government outlays on infrastructure have increased significantly.
Os gastos do governo em infraestrutura aumentaram significativamente.
Synonyms
expendituresexpensesdisbursementsspendinginvestments
Antonyms
incomerevenuereceiptsearnings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despesas, gastos, desembolsos
Most commonly used in financial and governmental contexts
Portugal
despesas, desembolsos, gastos
Similar usage in financial and budget terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

capital outlays - desembolsos de capital
government outlays - gastos governamentais
discretionary outlays - gastos discricionários
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