commercials

[/kəˈmɜːrʃəlz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
comerciais
1. Television or radio advertisements designed to promote products or services
The commercials during the Super Bowl are often as entertaining as the game itself.
Os comerciais durante o Super Bowl são frequentemente tão divertidos quanto o jogo em si.
2. Paid advertising content broadcast on media platforms
She skipped through the commercials while watching the streaming service.
Ela pulou os comerciais enquanto assistia ao serviço de streaming.
3. Short promotional films or announcements for business purposes
The company invested heavily in creating memorable commercials for their new product line.
A empresa investiu muito na criação de comerciais memoráveis para sua nova linha de produtos.
In Brazil, commercials (comerciais) during prime time TV are a significant part of the viewing experience, with famous advertising jingles becoming part of popular culture. Americans often reference memorable Super Bowl commercials as cultural moments. The streaming era has reduced commercial exposure in both countries, leading to the rise of 'commercial-free' subscription services.
NYC Slang
spots / ads (informal NYC usage)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advertisementsadsspotspromotional contentannouncements
Antonyms / Antônimos
editorial contentprogrammingorganic content

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comerciais
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for TV/radio ads
General Brazilian
anúncios
Alternative term, literally 'announcements', used interchangeably
São Paulo
comerciais / spots
Both terms widely used in advertising industry hub
Portugal
anúncios publicitários
More formal term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

advertisingmarketingbroadcastpromotionadvertisement campaign

Related Idioms & Phrases

break for commercials
commercial break
skip the commercials
commercial-free
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