market

[/ˈmɑːrkɪt/]

noun/verbmasculinepl: markets / mercados

mercado

1. A place where goods are bought and sold, typically in the open air or in a building

I bought fresh vegetables at the farmers market.

Comprei vegetais frescos na feira do mercado.

2. The demand for a particular commodity or service; the group of potential customers

The market for electric cars is growing rapidly.

O mercado de carros elétricos está crescendo rapidamente.

3. The financial system where stocks, bonds, and other securities are traded

The stock market rose by 2% today.

O mercado de ações subiu 2% hoje.

4. To advertise or promote a product or service

The company markets its new product on social media.

A empresa comercializa seu novo produto nas redes sociais.

NYC Slang

the market

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

mercado

Standard term for physical markets and commerce

Rio de Janeiro

feira

Often used for open-air markets and street markets

São Paulo

mercado / shopping

Modern commercial spaces often called shopping

Portugal

mercado

Standard term; also uses 'bolsa' for stock market

a seller's market (mercado de vendedor)

a buyer's market (mercado de comprador)

corner the market (monopolizar o mercado)

market leader (líder de mercado)

market share (fatia de mercado)

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