profitable transaction

[/ˈprɒfɪtəbl trænˈzækʃən/]
noun phrasepl: profitable transactions
transação lucrativa
1. A business deal or exchange of goods/services that results in financial gain or a positive return on investment
The sale of the property was a profitable transaction for the company.
A venda da propriedade foi uma transação lucrativa para a empresa.
2. A commercial operation where revenue exceeds costs, producing profit
After years of losses, the new division finally made a profitable transaction.
Após anos de perdas, a nova divisão finalmente realizou uma transação lucrativa.
In Brazil, the term 'transação lucrativa' is standard in formal business and financial contexts. Americans often use 'profitable transaction' in corporate settings, while informal alternatives like 'money-maker' or 'good deal' are common in everyday speech. The concept emphasizes financial success and is central to business negotiations and investment discussions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
money-maker, money move, W (used in slang: 'that's a W')
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lucrative dealprofitable dealmoney-making transactionsuccessful business transactiongainful transaction
Antonyms / Antônimos
unprofitable transactionlosing transactionloss-making dealunsuccessful transaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transação lucrativa
Standard business terminology widely used in commerce and finance
São Paulo
negócio lucrativo
More informal alternative commonly used in business circles
Rio de Janeiro
transação rentável
Alternative using 'rentável' instead of 'lucrativa'
Portugal
transação rentável
Portuguese preference for 'rentável' in formal business contexts

Related Words

profit marginrevenueROI (return on investment)business dealcommercial transactionfinancial gain

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike gold
hit the jackpot
make a killing
cash cow
golden goose
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