internet commerce

[ˈɪntərnɛt ˈkɑmɚs]
nounpl: internet commerce (uncountable)
comércio eletrônico
1. The buying and selling of goods and services conducted over the internet or through digital platforms.
Internet commerce has revolutionized how businesses reach customers worldwide.
O comércio eletrônico revolucionou a forma como as empresas alcançam clientes em todo o mundo.
2. Digital transactions involving payment processing, product delivery, and customer service conducted online.
The growth of internet commerce during the pandemic accelerated digital transformation.
O crescimento do comércio eletrônico durante a pandemia acelerou a transformação digital.
Internet commerce has become integral to Brazilian economy since the 2000s, with significant growth in platforms like B2C marketplaces. In the USA, the term is deeply embedded in business vocabulary and startup culture. Portuguese businesses have rapidly adopted similar practices, though terminology reflects European Portuguese conventions. The shift to digital commerce accelerated dramatically post-2020 across all regions.
NYC Slang
online shopping hustle, digital commerce game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
e-commerceelectronic commerceonline commercedigital commerceonline retail
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar commercetraditional commercephysical retailface-to-face commerce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comércio eletrônico
Most common and formal term used in business and government contexts
São Paulo
e-commerce
Frequently used in tech and startup communities; English term widely adopted
Rio de Janeiro
comércio na internet
More informal, descriptive variant commonly used in casual conversation
Portugal
comércio eletrónico
Portuguese spelling preference; also uses 'comércio online'

Related Words

e-commerce platformonline transactiondigital paymentonline marketplaceweb storevirtual shopping

Related Idioms & Phrases

doing business online
selling on the net
internet marketplace
digital storefront
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