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bad debt

/ˈbæd det/

Tradução: Termo financeiro que designa uma dívida com pouca probabilidade de ser paga pelo devedor e que costuma ser lançada como perda pelo credor.

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/ˈbæd det/B2formalbusiness
  • ptTermo financeiro que designa uma dívida com pouca probabilidade de ser paga pelo devedor e que costuma ser lançada como perda pelo credor.

A financial term referring to a debt that is unlikely to be paid back by the borrower, often written off as a loss by the lender.

  1. Uncollectible debtB2formal

    A debt that is unlikely to be paid back by the borrower, often written off as a loss by the lender.

    ptDívida incobrável

    • The company had to write off $50,000 as bad debt this quarter.
    • Banks set aside reserves to cover potential bad debts.
    • If a customer declares bankruptcy, their invoice becomes a bad debt.