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dormant market

[ˈdɔːrmənt ˈmɑːrkɪt]
nounpl: dormant markets
mercado dorminhoco
1. A market with little or no economic activity, trading volume, or consumer interest; a market in a state of inactivity or stagnation
The real estate market remained dormant for several years after the economic crisis.
O mercado imobiliário permaneceu dorminhoco por vários anos após a crise econômica.
2. A market segment that has potential but is currently underdeveloped or unexploited
The company identified a dormant market for eco-friendly products in rural areas.
A empresa identificou um mercado dorminhoco para produtos ecológicos em áreas rurais.
Synonyms
inactive marketstagnant marketsluggish marketslow marketdepressed market
Antonyms
active marketbooming marketvibrant marketthriving market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado dorminhoco
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil (formal)
mercado inativo
more formal business context
Portugal
mercado adormecido
preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal (formal)
mercado estagnado
formal business usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wake up a dormant market
a sleeping giant market
untapped market potential
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