commercial terms

[/kəˈmɜːrʃəl tɜːrmz/]
noun
termos comerciais
1. The conditions, conditions of payment, pricing, and other negotiated factors in a business transaction or contract
The two companies agreed on commercial terms that included a 30% discount for bulk orders.
As duas empresas concordaram com os termos comerciais que incluíam um desconto de 30% para pedidos em grande quantidade.
2. The financial and operational conditions under which goods or services are bought and sold
We need to discuss the commercial terms before signing the agreement.
Precisamos discutir os termos comerciais antes de assinar o acordo.
3. Standard business practices and conditions in a particular industry or market
In the software industry, commercial terms often include licensing fees and support packages.
Na indústria de software, os termos comerciais frequentemente incluem taxas de licença e pacotes de suporte.
In Brazilian business culture, 'termos comerciais' is a formal phrase used in international trade, contracts, and B2B negotiations. It reflects the structured, legally-conscious approach to business transactions. The phrase is often associated with importing/exporting, wholesale operations, and corporate agreements. In the USA, this term is standard in all business sectors and is frequently seen in legal documents, RFQs (Requests for Quotation), and formal negotiations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
business termstrading conditionscommercial conditionscontract termspricing terms
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-commercial termspersonal agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termos comerciais
Most commonly used form in business Portuguese
São Paulo
termos comerciais / condições comerciais
Both terms used interchangeably in business hub
Rio de Janeiro
termos comerciais
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
termos comerciais / condições comerciais
Both forms used; Portuguese often uses 'condições' more frequently

Related Words

payment termsdelivery termspricingcontractnegotiationinvoicepurchase agreementwholesale

Related Idioms & Phrases

agree on commercial terms
on commercial terms
negotiating commercial terms
commercial terms and conditions
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