large enterprise

[/lɑːrdʒ ˈentərˌpraɪz/]
nounpl: large enterprises
grande empresa
1. A business organization of substantial size, typically characterized by significant revenue, a large workforce, and considerable market presence or influence
The large enterprise employs over 5,000 people across multiple countries.
A grande empresa emprega mais de 5.000 pessoas em vários países.
2. A corporation or business entity classified as 'large' according to official criteria such as employee count, annual turnover, or total assets
Large enterprises in the technology sector are driving innovation.
As grandes empresas do setor de tecnologia estão impulsionando a inovação.
In Brazil, large enterprises ('grandes empresas') are often classified by IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) as companies with 500 or more employees. This classification is important for government regulations, tax purposes, and labor law compliance. In the USA, the classification may vary by industry and regulatory body (SBA, SEC, etc.). The term carries connotations of stability, formality, and significant economic influence in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
big businessmajor corporationlarge corporationmultinational companylarge firm
Antonyms / Antônimos
small enterprisestartupsmall businessmicro-enterprise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande empresa
Standard term used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
grande empresa
Commonly used in financial and business districts
Rio de Janeiro
grande empresa
Standard usage in commercial contexts
Portugal
grande empresa
Identical usage; official classification term in EU business regulations

Related Words

corporationbusinesscompanyorganizationmultinationalcommercial entity

Related Idioms & Phrases

big league company
major player in the market
heavy hitter
corporate giant
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