variable expenses
[VER-ee-uh-bul ik-SPEN-siz]
nounpl: variable expenses
despesas variáveis
1. Business costs that fluctuate in direct proportion to production volume or sales activity
Raw materials and packaging are variable expenses that increase when production rises.
Matérias-primas e embalagem são despesas variáveis que aumentam quando a produção sobe.
2. Costs that change based on the level of business activity rather than remaining constant
The company's variable expenses depend on the number of units sold each quarter.
As despesas variáveis da empresa dependem do número de unidades vendidas a cada trimestre.
3. Operating costs that scale with production or service delivery volume
Shipping costs and labor hours are typical variable expenses in manufacturing.
Custos de envio e horas de trabalho são despesas variáveis típicas na manufatura.
This is a standard accounting and business finance term used globally in English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is essential terminology in corporate finance, business planning, and accounting practices in both Brazil and the USA. Understanding the distinction between variable and fixed expenses is fundamental to financial management and budgeting across all business sectors.
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