mobile commerce

[MOH-bul KOM-urs]
noun
comércio móvel
1. The buying and selling of goods and services through mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, typically via mobile apps or mobile-optimized websites.
Mobile commerce has revolutionized retail by allowing consumers to shop anytime and anywhere.
O comércio móvel revolucionou o varejo ao permitir que os consumidores comprem a qualquer hora e em qualquer lugar.
2. Digital transactions and business activities conducted on portable wireless devices with internet connectivity.
The growth of mobile commerce has led to increased investment in secure payment systems.
O crescimento do comércio móvel levou ao aumento do investimento em sistemas de pagamento seguro.
Mobile commerce has become increasingly significant in Brazil due to high smartphone penetration and a growing middle class with digital payment access. The term is widely used in business contexts, particularly in São Paulo's tech sector. In the USA, m-commerce is driving retail innovation with platforms like mobile apps and mobile wallets becoming essential to consumer purchasing behavior. The adoption reflects broader trends of digital transformation and consumer preference for convenience and accessibility.
NYC Slang
m-commerce (abbreviated form commonly used in tech industry)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
m-commercemobile shoppingmobile retaildigital commerce on mobilewireless commerce
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar commercetraditional retailphysical commerce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comércio móvel
Standard term widely used in business and technology sectors
São Paulo
comércio móvel / m-commerce
Both terms used interchangeably in tech industry hubs
Rio de Janeiro
comércio via celular
More colloquial variant sometimes used in casual contexts
Portugal
comércio móvel / m-commerce
Similar usage as Brazil, with European technological terminology conventions

Related Words

e-commercemobile paymentmobile appdigital walletonline shoppingmobile devicesmartphonem-payment

Related Idioms & Phrases

shopping on the go
mobile-first strategy
tap to pay
one-click purchase
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