Caixa dois

English translation: Slush fund

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Portuguese term or phrase:	Caixa dois
English translation:	Slush fund
Entered by:	Marlene Curtis

19:13 Feb 9, 2009

Portuguese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Bus/Financial - Finance (general)

Portuguese term or phrase: Caixa dois

I've seen some terms allegedly used to convey this meaning, though no evidence they're widespread indeed. Can anyone be for sure on how to say it?

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Slush fund

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slush_fund

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Local time: 05:09

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Slush fund

Marlene Curtis

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second set of books /off-books financing

Donna Sandin

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Slush fund

Explanation:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slush_fund

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 05:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 941

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second set of books /off-books financing

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If "slush fund" (which I have used a lot) sounds too informal, you can try either of this. Company kept a second set of books. The firm engaged in off-books financing.

Donna Sandin
United States
Local time: 05:09
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 50

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