reduced margin

[/rɪˈdjuːst ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/]
nounpl: reduced margins
margem reduzida
1. A decrease in profit margin; the difference between revenue and costs that is smaller than expected or previously achieved
The company reported reduced margins due to increased production costs.
A empresa reportou margens reduzidas devido ao aumento dos custos de produção.
2. In finance and commerce, a narrower percentage of profit on sales or transactions
Retailers are facing reduced margins in the competitive market.
Os varejistas enfrentam margens reduzidas no mercado competitivo.
3. A smaller space or boundary, particularly in technical or design contexts
The document was printed with reduced margins to save paper.
O documento foi impresso com margens reduzidas para economizar papel.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'margem reduzida' is commonly discussed in economic reports and corporate earnings calls. The concept reflects challenges in competitive markets and is frequently mentioned in discussions about inflation, exchange rates, and competitive pressures. In the USA, this term is standard business terminology used in financial analysis and retail discussions.
NYC Slang
thin margin; squeeze on profits
Synonyms / Sinônimos
narrower marginlower margincompressed marginslim margintight margin
Antonyms / Antônimos
increased marginwider marginexpanded marginhigher margin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
margem reduzida
Standard term used in business and finance contexts
São Paulo
margem menor
Alternative expression commonly used in commercial environments
Rio de Janeiro
margem apertada
Colloquial term emphasizing tightness of margins
Portugal
margem reduzida
Same term used, though 'margem mais apertada' is also common

Related Words

profit marginoperating margingross marginmargin compressionpricing pressure

Related Idioms & Phrases

operating on thin margins
margin squeeze
tightening margins
margin pressure
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