surplus cash

[ˈsɜr.pləs kæʃ]
noun
excesso de caixa
1. Cash or liquid funds that exceed the amount needed for normal business operations or immediate obligations
After paying all expenses, the company had surplus cash to invest in new equipment.
Após pagar todas as despesas, a empresa tinha excesso de caixa para investir em novos equipamentos.
2. Extra money remaining after covering all necessary expenses and financial commitments
The household budget showed surplus cash at the end of the month.
O orçamento familiar mostrou excesso de caixa no final do mês.
3. Financial reserves available for discretionary spending, investment, or savings
With surplus cash on hand, the startup could afford to expand its operations.
Com excesso de caixa disponível, a startup pôde expandir suas operações.
In Brazilian business culture, having 'excesso de caixa' is generally viewed positively as it demonstrates financial health and operational efficiency. Companies may use it for reinvestment, shareholder dividends, or debt reduction. In the USA, surplus cash is often discussed in investor relations and quarterly earnings reports.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
excess cashspare cashextra moneycash reservesavailable fundsliquid reserves
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash deficitcash shortageinsufficient fundscash crunch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excesso de caixa
Most common and formal translation used in business and finance
General Brazilian
sobra de caixa
Alternative, slightly more informal term used in accounting
São Paulo
caixa disponível
Used in corporate finance contexts
Portugal
excesso de tesouraria
Portuguese variant emphasizing the treasury/accounts function

Related Words

cash flowliquid assetsfinancial reservesworking capitaldiscretionary spendingcash management

Related Idioms & Phrases

sitting on cash
cash on hand
cash position
have money to burn
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