boutique

[/buːˈtiːk/]

nounfemininepl: boutiques

boutique

1. A small fashionable shop selling clothes or accessories

She bought a designer dress at the boutique downtown.

Ela comprou um vestido de designer na boutique do centro.

2. A small business or firm specializing in a particular area

They opened a boutique consulting firm focusing on tech startups.

Eles abriram uma boutique de consultoria focada em startups de tecnologia.

3. Exclusive or specialized (used as an adjective)

The hotel offers boutique accommodations with personalized service.

O hotel oferece hospedagem boutique com serviço personalizado.

NYC Slang

bougie shop

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General Brazilian

boutique

Commonly used as loanword; may also use 'loja de roupa' for small clothing store

São Paulo

boutique

Standard usage in fashion districts

Rio de Janeiro

boutique

Standard usage, particularly in Copacabana and Ipanema areas

Portugal

boutique

Standard usage; may also use 'loja de moda' or 'atelier'

boutique hotel - a small, upscale hotel with distinctive character

boutique fitness - specialized fitness classes or studios

boutique law firm - a small specialized law practice

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