conventional sectors

[kənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈsɛktərz]
nounpl: conventional sectors
setores convencionais
1. Traditional industries and economic sectors that have been established for a long time and operate using standard, well-known methods and practices
The conventional sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and retail still employ millions of workers.
Os setores convencionais como agricultura, manufatura e varejo ainda empregam milhões de trabalhadores.
2. Economic activities that are not innovative or disruptive, following traditional business models
Investment in conventional sectors has been declining as capital flows toward technology startups.
O investimento em setores convencionais tem diminuído conforme o capital flui para startups de tecnologia.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'setores convencionais' and innovative/tech sectors has become increasingly important in economic discussions, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, as the country balances traditional economic strength (agriculture, manufacturing) with emerging tech innovation hubs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
traditional sectorsestablished industriesmainstream sectorsorthodox sectors
Antonyms / Antônimos
innovative sectorsemerging sectorsdisruptive sectorscutting-edge industries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setores convencionais
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business and economic contexts
São Paulo
setores tradicionais
Alternative term often used in São Paulo's business district
Portugal
sectores convencionais
European Portuguese spelling with 'c' and alternative plural form

Related Words

traditional economymanufacturing sectoragriculture sectorformal economyestablished businesses

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in conventional sectors
move away from conventional sectors
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