variable costs

[ˈvɛriəbəl ˈkɔsts]
noun
custos variáveis
1. Business expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or sales output
The company's variable costs increased as production volume doubled.
Os custos variáveis da empresa aumentaram conforme o volume de produção dobrou.
2. Operating costs that fluctuate based on business activity rather than remaining constant
Raw materials and labor are typical examples of variable costs.
Matérias-primas e mão de obra são exemplos típicos de custos variáveis.
Variable costs are a fundamental concept in business accounting in both the USA and Brazil. Understanding the distinction between variable and fixed costs is essential for financial planning, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct costsoperating costsproduction costsmarginal costs
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed costsoverhead costssunk costs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custos variáveis
Standard term used in business and accounting contexts
São Paulo
custos variáveis
Commonly used in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
custos variáveis
Same terminology used in Portuguese accounting and business practices

Related Words

fixed costsbreak-even pointcost structurecontribution margintotal costsunit cost

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep variable costs down
control variable costs
reduce variable costs per unit
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