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commercial enterprise

[kəˈmɜːrʃəl ˈentərpraɪz]
nounpl: commercial enterprises
empreendimento comercial
1. A business venture or organization established for profit-making purposes
The new commercial enterprise attracted investors from around the world.
O novo empreendimento comercial atraiu investidores de todo o mundo.
2. Any business activity or undertaking conducted for commercial gain
Starting a commercial enterprise requires careful planning and capital.
Iniciar um empreendimento comercial requer planejamento cuidadoso e capital.
Synonyms
business venturecommercial businessbusiness operationenterpriseundertaking
Antonyms
non-profit organizationcharitable organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empreendimento comercial
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
empreendimento comercial / negócio comercial
Business-focused regions prefer these terms
Portugal
empreendimento comercial / empresa comercial
European Portuguese tends to use 'empresa' for established businesses

Related Idioms & Phrases

start a commercial enterprise
launch a commercial enterprise
run a commercial enterprise
empreendimento comercial viável
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