bulk discount

[/bʌlk ˈdɪskaʊnt/]
nounpl: bulk discounts
desconto por quantidade
1. a reduction in price offered when a customer purchases a large quantity of goods or services
The supplier offered a bulk discount of 15% for orders over 1,000 units.
O fornecedor ofereceu um desconto por quantidade de 15% para pedidos acima de 1.000 unidades.
2. a pricing strategy where unit prices decrease as order volume increases
We can save money by taking advantage of bulk discounts when restocking our inventory.
Podemos economizar dinheiro aproveitando descontos por quantidade ao reabastecer nosso estoque.
Bulk discounts are a fundamental aspect of both Brazilian and American commerce, particularly in B2B transactions, retail, and e-commerce. In Brazil, negotiating bulk discounts is common practice in business dealings, while in the USA, they are standardized and often displayed in tiered pricing structures. This pricing strategy reflects the principle of 'economia de escala' in Portuguese business culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
volume discountquantity discountwholesale discounttiered pricing
Antonyms / Antônimos
retail pricemarkuppremium pricing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconto por quantidade
most common and standard term used in business contexts
General Brazilian
desconto por volume
alternative term, emphasizing the volume aspect
São Paulo
desconto na compra em lote
commonly used in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
desconto de quantidade
Portuguese European variant, similar usage in business

Related Words

wholesalepurchase orderpricing strategyeconomies of scalenegotiationsupplier

Related Idioms & Phrases

buy in bulk to get a discount
economy of scale
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