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competitive disadvantage

[/kəmˈpɛtətɪv ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/]
nounpl: competitive disadvantages
desvantagem competitiva
1. A condition or factor that puts a company, product, or individual at a worse position compared to competitors in a market or competitive situation
The company's outdated technology created a competitive disadvantage in the market.
A tecnologia desatualizada da empresa criou uma desvantagem competitiva no mercado.
2. A weakness or limitation that reduces the ability to compete effectively against rivals
Higher labor costs represent a competitive disadvantage for manufacturers in developed countries.
Custos de mão de obra mais altos representam uma desvantagem competitiva para fabricantes em países desenvolvidos.
Synonyms
competitive weaknessmarket disadvantagestrategic disadvantagehandicap
Antonyms
competitive advantagecompetitive edgemarket advantagestrategic advantage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desvantagem competitiva
Most common and widely used term in Brazilian business Portuguese
São Paulo
desvantagem competitiva
Standard business terminology in the financial hub
Portugal
desvantagem competitiva
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; universally understood in European business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a disadvantage
playing on an unlevel playing field
behind the eight ball
fighting with one hand tied behind one's back
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