O déficit
Example: O déficit orçamentário aumentou devido à baixa arrecadação.
Definition
"O déficit" refers to the amount by which expenses or liabilities exceed income or assets, often used in a financial or budgetary context. For example, in the phrase "O déficit orçamentário aumentou devido à baixa arrecadação," it means the budget shortfall increased due to low revenue collection.
Etymology
The term "o déficit" comes from the Latin word 'deficere,' meaning 'to fail' or 'to be lacking.' It entered Portuguese through French or Spanish influence, retaining the sense of a shortfall or insufficiency in resources or accounts. Did you know? The concept of deficit has been crucial in economic discussions for centuries.
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