digital platform

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈplætfɔːrm/]
nounfemininepl: plataformas digitais
plataforma digital
1. An online system or service that connects users, facilitates transactions, or enables communication and content sharing through digital technology
Social media is a digital platform where millions of people share content daily.
As redes sociais são uma plataforma digital onde milhões de pessoas compartilham conteúdo diariamente.
2. A technological infrastructure that allows developers to build, deploy, and run applications
Amazon Web Services is a cloud-based digital platform for hosting applications.
Amazon Web Services é uma plataforma digital baseada em nuvem para hospedagem de aplicações.
3. An e-commerce or marketplace system that enables buying and selling of goods or services online
Shopify is a digital platform that helps small businesses sell online.
Shopify é uma plataforma digital que ajuda pequenos negócios a vender online.
In Brazil, 'plataforma digital' has become increasingly prevalent in business vocabulary, especially with the growth of the tech industry, startups (startups), and e-commerce. The term is used interchangeably with 'plataforma online' in casual speech. In corporate and governmental contexts, 'plataforma digital' is the formal preference. The concept represents Brazil's ongoing digital transformation and the rise of companies like Mercado Livre, Natura&Co, and numerous fintech startups. In the USA, this term is fundamental to the tech economy and is used across all demographic and professional groups without distinction.
NYC Slang
the platform, the app, digital space
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital ecosystemonline platformweb platformsoftware platformmarketplaceplataforma eletrônicaecossistema digital
Antonyms / Antônimos
physical platformoffline systemplataforma física

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plataforma digital
Most common usage across Brazil; widely used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
plataforma digital / plataforma online
Both terms are commonly used in the financial and startup hubs
Rio de Janeiro
plataforma digital
Standard usage; sometimes informally shortened to 'plataforma'
Portugal
plataforma digital
Identical usage; same terminology used in Portuguese tech industry

Related Words

applicationsoftwarecloud computinge-commerceAPIinterfaceusuárioservidor

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar na plataforma (to be on the platform)
subir para a plataforma (to launch on a platform)
gerenciar pela plataforma (to manage through the platform)
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