large firm

[/lɑːrdʒ fɜːrm/]
nounpl: large firms
grande empresa
1. a substantial business organization with significant resources, employees, and market presence
She works for a large firm in the financial sector.
Ela trabalha para uma grande empresa no setor financeiro.
2. in law, a major legal practice with multiple partners and extensive client base
He joined a large firm specializing in corporate law.
Ele ingressou em uma grande empresa de advocacia especializada em direito corporativo.
3. a company with considerable annual revenue and widespread operations
The large firm expanded its operations to three new countries.
A grande empresa expandiu suas operações para três novos países.
In Brazil, 'grande empresa' is commonly used in business and corporate contexts. Large firms, particularly multinational corporations and law firms, play a significant role in Brazil's economy. The term is often used to distinguish established, reputable organizations from smaller businesses and startups. In the USA, 'large firm' is standard terminology in corporate and legal fields, particularly when discussing law firms, consulting companies, and Fortune 500 companies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
big companymajor corporationlarge corporationlarge enterprisemultinational company
Antonyms / Antônimos
small businessstartupsmall firmmom-and-pop shop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
grande empresa
most common translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
grande corporação
often used in business contexts in the financial hub
Portugal
grande empresa
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'grande firma' is used
Rio de Janeiro
grande empresa
standard usage in business and legal communities

Related Words

corporationenterprisebusinesscompanyorganizationconglomerate

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the corporate ladder in a large firm
work one's way up in a large firm
make partner at a large firm
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