factory outlet

[ˈfæktəri ˈaʊtlət]
nounpl: factory outlets
loja de fábrica
1. A retail store operated by a manufacturer that sells products directly to consumers, typically at discounted prices
She bought designer shoes at the factory outlet for half the original price.
Ela comprou sapatos de grife na loja de fábrica por metade do preço original.
2. A store located near or at a manufacturing facility where excess inventory or slightly imperfect goods are sold
The ceramic factory outlet sells seconds and overstock items at reduced prices.
A loja de fábrica de cerâmica vende peças com defeitos menores e excesso de estoque com preços reduzidos.
Factory outlets have become increasingly popular in Brazil and Portugal as consumers seek discounts on branded goods. In the USA, outlet malls are major tourist destinations. The term 'outlet' is widely recognized internationally and often used in Portuguese-speaking countries without translation, especially in commercial signage and marketing.
NYC Slang
outlet
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outlet storediscount storedirect factory storewarehouse store
Antonyms / Antônimos
department storeluxury boutiquehigh-end retailer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
loja de fábrica
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
outlet
Often used in English form in urban commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
loja de fábrica / outlet
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
loja de fábrica / outlet
Increasingly common in shopping centers; English term widely recognized

Related Words

outlet malldiscount shoppingwholesaleretailoverstock

Related Idioms & Phrases

bargain hunting at factory outlets
outlet shopping spree
factory outlet deals
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