spent reserves

[/spɛnt rɪˈzɜrvz/]
noun
reservas gastas
1. Financial or material resources that have been depleted or consumed, no longer available for future use
The company's spent reserves forced them to seek external funding.
As reservas gastas da empresa a forçaram a buscar financiamento externo.
2. In military or strategic context, resources that have been used up during operations or conflicts
After months of conflict, the nation's spent reserves included ammunition, fuel, and supplies.
Após meses de conflito, as reservas gastas da nação incluíam munição, combustível e suprimentos.
3. Energy or strength that has been exhausted or used completely
With his spent reserves of energy, he could barely continue working.
Com suas reservas de energia gastas, ele mal conseguia continuar trabalhando.
In Brazilian business and economics, 'reservas gastas' is commonly used in financial reports and corporate discussions. In the United States military and strategic contexts, the term is frequently employed during defense budget hearings. The concept is particularly relevant during economic crises, wars, or organizational restructuring where resource depletion becomes a critical issue.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
depleted resourcesexhausted reservesused-up suppliesconsumed assets
Antonyms / Antônimos
available reservesintact resourcesuntapped suppliesfresh reserves

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reservas gastas
Standard usage in business and financial contexts
General Brazilian
recursos esgotados
Alternative term emphasizing exhaustion rather than spending
Portugal
reservas gastas
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts
Portugal
reservas despendidas
More formal, legal variant used in official documents

Related Words

depletionconsumptionresource managementfinancial reservesstrategic reservesemergency funds

Related Idioms & Phrases

running on empty (spent reserves)
at the end of one's rope (with spent reserves)
burn through reserves
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