positive budget

[ˈpɒzɪtɪv ˈbʌdʒɪt]
nounpl: positive budgets
orçamento positivo
1. A financial plan or allocation where projected revenues exceed projected expenses, resulting in a surplus
The company achieved a positive budget this quarter, allowing for reinvestment in new projects.
A empresa alcançou um orçamento positivo neste trimestre, permitindo reinvestimento em novos projetos.
2. A budgeting approach that emphasizes surplus accumulation and financial growth rather than deficit spending
The municipality maintained a positive budget policy to build reserves for emergency situations.
O município manteve uma política de orçamento positivo para construir reservas para situações de emergência.
In Brazil, 'orçamento positivo' is frequently discussed in government communications and corporate quarterly reports. The concept is particularly important during economic discussions, as positive budgets are seen as indicators of fiscal responsibility and economic health. In the USA, the term is primarily used in financial, governmental, and corporate contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
budget surplussurplus budgetbalanced budgetfavorable budget
Antonyms / Antônimos
negative budgetbudget deficitunbalanced budget

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orçamento positivo
Standard term used in financial and governmental contexts
São Paulo
orçamento superavitário
More technical term commonly used in financial and municipal planning
Portugal
orçamento positivo / orçamento com superávit
Both terms are used; superávit is more formal

Related Words

budgetrevenueexpensesurplusfiscal planningfinancial forecast

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the black
running a surplus
coming out ahead
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