small reserves
[smɔːl rɪˈzɜːrvz]
nounpl: small reserves
pequenas reservas
1. Limited amounts of money, resources, or supplies kept aside for future use or emergencies
The company maintained small reserves to cover unexpected expenses.
A empresa mantinha pequenas reservas para cobrir despesas inesperadas.
2. Protected areas of land with restricted public access set aside for conservation purposes
The government established small reserves to protect endangered species.
O governo estabeleceu pequenas reservas para proteger espécies em perigo de extinção.
3. Limited quantities of military personnel or equipment held in readiness
The general kept small reserves behind the front lines.
O general mantinha pequenas reservas atrás das linhas de frente.
In Brazilian business contexts, maintaining 'pequenas reservas' is considered prudent financial management. The concept is culturally valued as a safeguard against economic uncertainty, reflecting the historical volatility of the Brazilian economy. In conservation contexts, 'pequenas reservas' often refers to protected ecological areas that are significant for biodiversity preservation in specific regions.
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