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spending decrease

[ˈspɛndɪŋ dɪˈkris]
nounpl: spending decreases
redução de gastos
1. A reduction in the amount of money spent or disbursed by an individual, organization, or government
The company implemented a spending decrease to improve profitability.
A empresa implementou uma redução de gastos para melhorar a lucratividade.
2. The act or process of spending less money than previously allocated or budgeted
The government announced a spending decrease in defense expenditures.
O governo anunciou uma redução de gastos nas despesas de defesa.
Synonyms
cost reductionexpense reductionbudget cutcutbackreduction in spending
Antonyms
spending increasebudget increaseincreased expenditure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de gastos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
corte de despesas
Also used in business contexts
Portugal
diminuição de despesas
More formal variant in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tightening the belt
cutting back
trimming the fat
pulling in one's horns
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