e-business

[ee-BIZ-nis]
nounmasculinepl: e-businesses
negócio eletrônico
1. The conduct of business operations online, including buying, selling, and exchanging products or services through electronic networks, primarily the internet
The company transformed its operations into an e-business model to reach customers worldwide.
A empresa transformou suas operações em um modelo de negócio eletrônico para alcançar clientes em todo o mundo.
2. The infrastructure, software, and systems used to manage business transactions and communications electronically
Their e-business platform processes thousands of transactions daily.
Sua plataforma de negócio eletrônico processa milhares de transações diariamente.
3. The integration of digital technology into all aspects of a business strategy and operations
Successful e-business requires investment in cybersecurity and digital marketing.
Um negócio eletrônico bem-sucedido requer investimento em segurança cibernética e marketing digital.
The term e-business became prominent during the 1990s-2000s dot-com era and remains central to modern business discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it reflects the country's growing digital economy and adoption of online retail platforms. The English acronym is often used in Brazilian corporate settings, particularly in São Paulo's tech industry, while more traditional sectors may prefer the Portuguese 'negócio eletrônico' or 'negócio digital.'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electronic businessdigital businessonline businessinternet commercee-commerce
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar businesstraditional businessoffline businessphysical retail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negócio eletrônico
Standard term used in Brazilian business Portuguese
São Paulo
e-business
English term commonly used in corporate/startup environments
Rio de Janeiro
negócio digital
More modern alternative to negócio eletrônico
Portugal
negócio electrónico
Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of hard 'k' sound

Related Words

e-commercedigital marketingonline platformelectronic transactioninternet infrastructurecybersecurityweb commerce

Related Idioms & Phrases

going digital
moving online
taking it to the web
running an online shop
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