ready capital

[/ˈrɛdi ˈkæpɪtəl/]
nounpl: ready capitals
capital disponível
1. Money or liquid assets that are immediately available for use in business operations or investments without need for conversion or liquidation
The company maintained ready capital to take advantage of unexpected market opportunities.
A empresa mantinha capital disponível para aproveitar oportunidades inesperadas de mercado.
2. Cash or cash equivalents on hand that can be deployed quickly for operational needs or emergency expenses
Small businesses need ready capital to cover payroll and supplier payments.
Pequenos negócios precisam de capital disponível para cobrir folha de pagamento e pagamentos a fornecedores.
This is formal financial and business terminology used primarily in corporate, banking, and investment contexts in both the United States and Brazil. The concept is crucial in business management, as companies with ready capital are considered more financially healthy and better positioned to seize opportunities. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'capital disponível' or 'capital de giro' are the preferred technical terms in financial reports and business discussions.
NYC Slang
ready cash
Synonyms / Sinônimos
liquid capitalavailable capitalcash reservesworking capitalliquid assets
Antonyms / Antônimos
frozen capitalilliquid assetstied-up capitalfixed capital

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capital disponível
Standard business and financial terminology
Brazil - Financial sector
capital de giro disponível
More specific term emphasizing working capital aspect
Portugal
capital disponível
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in financial contexts
Brazil - Informal
dinheiro em caixa
Colloquial alternative meaning money in cash/reserves

Related Words

liquiditycash flowreservesassetscapital allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

have ready capital at hand
deploy ready capital
access to ready capital
lack of ready capital
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