checkout system

[/ˈtʃɛkaʊt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: checkout systems
sistema de checkout
1. A process or set of procedures at a store or service establishment where customers complete their purchases and pay for goods or services
The new checkout system allows customers to scan and pay for items using their smartphones.
O novo sistema de checkout permite que os clientes digitalizem e paguem pelos itens usando seus smartphones.
2. The designated area in a retail store where payment transactions occur
There was a long line at the checkout system during the holiday sales.
Havia uma longa fila no sistema de checkout durante a promoção de feriado.
3. Software or technology infrastructure that manages the payment process in retail or e-commerce environments
The e-commerce platform upgraded its checkout system to reduce cart abandonment.
A plataforma de comércio eletrônico atualizou seu sistema de checkout para reduzir o abandono de carrinho.
In Brazil, while 'checkout system' is widely used in modern retail and e-commerce, the traditional term 'caixa' (cashier/till) remains common in everyday speech. The term 'checkout' has become increasingly standard with the growth of supermarkets and online shopping. In Portugal, there's a tendency to use more formal Portuguese terms or keep 'checkout' untranslated in technical contexts. The self-checkout phenomenon has grown significantly in both countries post-2010.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
point of sale systemPOS systempayment systemcashier systemtill system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de checkout
Most common term used in retail and e-commerce contexts
General Brazilian
caixa
Colloquial term referring to the checkout area or cashier
São Paulo
sistema de pagamento
More formal/technical alternative, especially in corporate settings
Portugal
sistema de pagamento
Portuguese prefer this term over 'checkout' which is often kept in English in tech contexts

Related Words

cashiertransactionpayment terminalbarcode scannercart abandonmentself-checkout

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through checkout
at the checkout
speed up the checkout process
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