e-commerce

[/ˈiː.kɒmɜːrs/ or /ˌiː.kəˈmɝs/]
nounmasculinepl: e-commerces
comércio eletrônico
1. The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet
Amazon is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world.
A Amazon é uma das maiores plataformas de comércio eletrônico do mundo.
2. Electronic transactions and business conducted digitally between consumers and businesses or between businesses
E-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry over the past two decades.
O comércio eletrônico revolucionou a indústria de varejo nas últimas duas décadas.
3. The technology and infrastructure that enables online buying and selling
Our company invested heavily in e-commerce infrastructure to improve customer experience.
Nossa empresa investiu muito em infraestrutura de comércio eletrônico para melhorar a experiência do cliente.
E-commerce has dramatically transformed Brazilian and Portuguese business landscapes. In Brazil, major companies like B2Brazil, Submarino, and Americanas dominate the market. The term 'comércio eletrônico' is used formally in legislation and business documents, while 'e-commerce' is commonly used in tech startups and marketing contexts. Black Friday and Cyber Monday events are hugely popular in Brazil, driving significant e-commerce sales. Portugal has seen similar growth, with platforms like Worten and Jumbo leading the market.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electronic commerceonline shoppingdigital commerceinternet commercevirtual commerce
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar retailin-store shoppingphysical retail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comércio eletrônico
Most common and formal translation; also widely used in business contexts
General Brazilian
e-commerce
Often used as-is in Portuguese, especially in tech and business sectors
São Paulo
comércio digital
Alternative term used in tech-forward business environments
Portugal
comércio eletrónico
Portuguese spelling with accent on 'ó'; used in formal and business contexts

Related Words

marketplaceonline storedigital paymentlogisticscustomer serviceplatform

Related Idioms & Phrases

online retail revolution
digital marketplace
brick-and-click strategy
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