O déficit
Example: O déficit orçamentário preocupa os especialistas em economia.
Definition
"O déficit" refers to the amount by which expenses or liabilities exceed income or assets, typically in a financial or budgetary context. It describes a shortfall or loss, as in when a budget deficit causes concern among economic specialists.
Etymology
The word "o déficit" comes from the Latin term 'deficere,' meaning 'to fail' or 'to be lacking.' It entered Portuguese through French or Spanish influence, retaining the sense of a shortfall or insufficiency. Did you know? The term originally applied to military or political failures before being used in finance.
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