dealership

[/ˈdiːlərʃɪp/]
nounfemininepl: dealerships
concessionária
1. A business establishment authorized to sell and service a particular brand or type of product, typically automobiles
I bought my car from the Ford dealership downtown.
Comprei meu carro na concessionária Ford do centro.
2. The right or license granted to a person or company to sell a manufacturer's products in a specific area
He owns a Toyota dealership in the suburbs.
Ele é dono de uma concessionária Toyota nos subúrbios.
3. The premises or location where such business operations occur
The new dealership has a modern showroom and service center.
A nova concessionária tem uma sala de exposição moderna e centro de serviços.
In Brazil, 'concessionária' is deeply embedded in automotive culture and commerce. Major brands like Volkswagen, General Motors, Fiat, and Toyota maintain extensive dealership networks throughout the country. The dealership model is highly formal and regulated, with franchises representing significant business investments. In the USA, dealerships are crucial to the automotive industry structure and consumer car-buying experience, often featuring prominently in local advertising and community presence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
franchiseagencyauthorized dealershowroom
Antonyms / Antônimos
private sellerindependent dealer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concessionária
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
concessionária/loja autorizada
Standard usage, sometimes 'loja autorizada' for authorized dealer
São Paulo
concessionária
Predominant term in commercial and business contexts
Portugal
concessionário/agência autorizada
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'concessionário' or 'agência autorizada'; slightly different connotations

Related Words

dealerfranchiseshowroomdistributorretailerautomotive

Related Idioms & Phrases

authorized dealership - concessionária autorizada
dealership network - rede de concessionárias
exclusive dealership - concessionária exclusiva
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