prioritize spending
[praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz ˈspɛndɪŋ]
verb phrase
priorizar gastos
1. to arrange or deal with expenses in order of importance, allocating resources to the most critical or urgent financial needs first
You should prioritize spending on essential items like food and housing before considering luxury purchases.
Você deve priorizar gastos com itens essenciais como alimentação e moradia antes de considerar compras de luxo.
2. to make decisions about which expenses are most valuable or necessary in a budget
The company needs to prioritize spending on employee training and infrastructure upgrades.
A empresa precisa priorizar gastos com treinamento de funcionários e atualizações de infraestrutura.
In Brazil, 'priorizar gastos' is increasingly emphasized in financial literacy programs and discussions about economic stability. This phrase reflects growing awareness of personal finance management in both middle-class and working-class contexts. In the USA, prioritizing spending is deeply connected to American values of self-reliance and financial independence, with significant cultural emphasis on budgeting practices.
NYC Slang
get your money right
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