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business sector

[/ˈbɪznəs ˈsektər/]
nounpl: business sectors
setor empresarial
1. A division of the economy composed of businesses sharing similar products, services, or activities
The technology business sector has grown significantly in the last decade.
O setor empresarial de tecnologia cresceu significativamente na última década.
2. A specific area of commerce or industry with particular economic characteristics
Investment in the healthcare business sector is increasing.
O investimento no setor empresarial de saúde está aumentando.
Synonyms
industryeconomic sectorbusiness fieldcommercial sector
Antonyms
public sectornon-profit sector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor empresarial
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
setor de negócios
Alternative commonly used in Brazilian business contexts
Portugal
setor empresarial
Standard term in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
sector de negócios
Alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

booming business sector
struggling business sector
business sector growth
cross-sector business partnerships
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