consumer purchases

[kənˈsuːmər ˈpɜːtʃəsɪz]
noun phrase
compras de consumidor
1. Goods or services bought by individual consumers for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes
Consumer purchases increased during the holiday season.
As compras de consumidor aumentaram durante a época de festas.
2. Economic transactions where end-users acquire products or services from retail establishments
The study analyzed consumer purchases across different demographic groups.
O estudo analisou as compras de consumidor em diferentes grupos demográficos.
3. Individual retail spending patterns and behavior tracked for economic indicators
Consumer purchases are a key metric for measuring economic health.
As compras de consumidor são uma métrica fundamental para medir a saúde econômica.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, consumer purchases are closely monitored by economists and retailers as a major indicator of economic confidence and growth. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are significant periods for consumer purchases in both countries, though Brazil celebrates different shopping seasons like the 'Dia do Consumidor' (Consumer Day) on March 15th.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
retail purchasesconsumer spendingpersonal shoppingretail transactionscustomer purchases
Antonyms / Antônimos
wholesale purchasesbusiness-to-business transactionscorporate acquisitions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compras de consumidor
Standard term used in economics and retail contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compras do consumidor
Alternate preposition usage common in informal speech
São Paulo
compras de consumidor
Preferred in business and formal economic discussions
Portugal
compras do consumidor
Portuguese uses definite article more frequently; similar meaning with local retail culture variations

Related Words

consumer behaviorspending habitsretail commerceconsumption patternsshoppingcommerce

Related Idioms & Phrases

spend money like water
go on a shopping spree
put something on the credit card
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