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bulk purchase
[/bʌlk ˈpɜːr.tʃəs/]
noun
pl: bulk purchases
compra em massa
1.
The purchase of large quantities of goods, typically at a discounted price
The restaurant made a bulk purchase of vegetables from the wholesale market.
O restaurante fez uma compra em massa de vegetais do mercado atacadista.
2.
A buying strategy where customers buy more items than usual to benefit from lower unit prices
With bulk purchases, you can save money on household items.
Com compras em massa, você pode economizar dinheiro em itens domésticos.
Synonyms
wholesale purchase
bulk buy
large-scale purchase
quantity purchase
Antonyms
retail purchase
small purchase
individual purchase
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
compra em massa
Standard term used in commercial and retail contexts
São Paulo
compra no atacado
Common in commercial districts and business environments
Rio de Janeiro
compra em quantidade
Alternative term emphasizing quantity over price
Portugal
compra em quantidade
Preferred European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
buy in bulk
purchase in quantity
wholesale buying
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