surplus spending

[ˈsɜr.pləs ˈspen.dɪŋ]
noun
gastos em excesso
1. The act of spending money beyond what is necessary, budgeted, or available; expenditure that exceeds income or allocated funds
The company's surplus spending on marketing led to a budget deficit at year-end.
O gastos em excesso da empresa em marketing resultou em um déficit orçamentário no final do ano.
2. Government or organizational expenditure that exceeds available surplus revenue or reserves
The government warned citizens about surplus spending during economic downturns.
O governo alertou os cidadãos sobre gastos excessivos durante crises econômicas.
3. Discretionary or unnecessary spending that depletes financial reserves
Surplus spending on luxury items reduced their savings significantly.
Gastos em excesso com itens de luxo reduziram significativamente suas economias.
In Brazil, surplus spending is a significant concern during economic instability and inflation periods. The term is frequently used in government debates about public spending and fiscal responsibility. In the USA, discussions of surplus spending often relate to federal budget debates and political discourse around government fiscal policy.
NYC Slang
blowing money; going overboard with spending
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overspendingexcessive spendingwasteful expenditurebudget overrunprofligate spending
Antonyms / Antônimos
frugal spendingbudget adherencefinancial restraintsavingsunderspending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gastos em excesso
Standard term used in financial and economic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
gasto demais
More colloquial, informal usage in everyday conversation
São Paulo
despesa excessiva
Common in business and corporate environments
Portugal
despesa excessiva / gastos supérfluos
Portuguese variant preferred in formal/financial contexts

Related Words

deficitbudgetexpenditurefiscal responsibilityfinancial managementrevenueallocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

money down the drain
burning money
living beyond one's means
throwing money around
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