outstanding amount

[/aʊtˈstændɪŋ əˈmaʊnt/]
nounpl: outstanding amounts
saldo devedor
1. The amount of money that remains unpaid or owed, typically on a loan, invoice, or debt
The outstanding amount on your mortgage is $250,000.
O saldo devedor da sua hipoteca é de $250.000.
2. In accounting, the balance of an account that has not yet been settled or paid
Please remit the outstanding amount within 30 days of invoice date.
Por favor, liquide o saldo devedor dentro de 30 dias da data da fatura.
3. Money that is still due or owed by a debtor to a creditor
The company has an outstanding amount of $50,000 in unpaid invoices.
A empresa possui um saldo devedor de $50.000 em faturas não pagas.
This term is essential in both American and Brazilian business and financial contexts. In Brazil, 'saldo devedor' is commonly used in banking, real estate (especially mortgages), and commercial transactions. The concept reflects the importance of credit and debt management in both economies. In the USA, this term is standard in all financial documentation and credit agreements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
balance dueunpaid balancedebtarrearsamount owedoutstanding balance
Antonyms / Antônimos
paid amountsettled amountcredit balance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saldo devedor
Standard term used in financial and commercial contexts
Brazil
valor em aberto
Alternative used in accounting and invoicing
Brazil
débito em aberto
Used when referring to open or pending debts
Portugal
saldo em dívida
Portuguese European variant for outstanding balance

Related Words

invoicepaymentdebtcreditordebtorsettlementreceivablepayable

Related Idioms & Phrases

settle an outstanding amount
liquidar um saldo devedor
clear outstanding amounts
pay off what's owed
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