arrears

• Substantivo que se refere à quantia devida e ainda não paga, especialmente pagamentos atrasados ou vencidos. Pode indicar também o estado de estar em atraso com obrigações financeiras.

A noun referring to the state of being behind in payments or an unpaid overdue debt.

plural irregular

1. State of being behind in paymentsB2formal

   The condition of being late or overdue in paying money that is owed, such as rent, bills, or loan installments.

   Atraso no pagamento

   • He fell into arrears on his mortgage payments after losing his job.
   • The tenant is three months in arrears with the rent.
   • If you are in arrears, the company may charge additional fees.

   Sinônimosdefaultdelinquencyindebtednessnonpayment

2. Unpaid overdue debtB2formal

   Money that is owed and has not been paid by the due date, often referring to accumulated debts.

   Valores em atraso

   • The company is trying to collect arrears from its customers.
   • She finally paid off all her arrears to the utility company.
   • The report shows a significant amount of arrears in the accounts.

   Sinônimosindebtedness