spending-power
[/ˈspɛndɪŋ ˈpaʊər/]
nounpl: spending-powers
poder de compra
1. The amount of money available to a person or group for purchasing goods and services; purchasing power
The middle class has seen their spending-power decrease due to inflation.
A classe média viu seu poder de compra diminuir devido à inflação.
2. Economic capacity to consume or invest; disposable income relative to price levels
Rising interest rates reduce consumers' spending-power and slow economic growth.
O aumento das taxas de juros reduz o poder de compra dos consumidores e desacelera o crescimento econômico.
3. The real value of income in terms of what it can buy in the market
Families worry about their spending-power as costs of living continue to rise.
As famílias se preocupam com seu poder de compra enquanto o custo de vida continua a aumentar.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'spending-power' is primarily used in economic and financial discussions. It became increasingly prominent in media and political discourse following the 2008 financial crisis and again during inflationary periods. Brazilians frequently reference 'poder de compra' in discussions about minimum wage, inflation, and cost of living adjustments. The concept is central to understanding consumer confidence indices and economic policy debates in both countries.
NYC Slang
bread, benjamins, dough (slang for money available to spend)
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