on-demand

[ɑn dɪˈmændəd]
adjective/adverb
sob demanda
1. available or provided whenever requested, without prior scheduling or waiting
The streaming service offers on-demand movies available 24/7.
O serviço de streaming oferece filmes sob demanda disponíveis 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana.
2. performed or produced as needed rather than in advance or on a fixed schedule
Our company provides on-demand technical support to all customers.
Nossa empresa fornece suporte técnico sob demanda para todos os clientes.
3. immediately available when required or requested
on-demand printing allows you to print books as they are ordered.
A impressão sob demanda permite que você imprima livros conforme forem pedidos.
On-demand has become a ubiquitous term in modern technology culture in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting the shift toward instant gratification and flexible service consumption. In Brazil, 'sob demanda' is widely used in tech, streaming, and business contexts, aligning with global digital trends. The concept represents a significant economic shift known as the 'gig economy' or 'sharing economy,' which has transformed how services are consumed in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
available anytimeas-neededwhen-requestedimmediateinstantaneous
Antonyms / Antônimos
scheduledfixed-timepre-planneddelayedqueued

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sob demanda
standard term used in technology and services contexts
Brazil (Tech Industry)
a demanda
informal variant sometimes used in casual contexts
São Paulo (Corporate)
por demanda
alternative phrasing common in business environments
Portugal
a pedido
more common in European Portuguese; literally 'upon request'

Related Words

streamingcloud computingservice deliveryreal-timeinstantaneoussubscription

Related Idioms & Phrases

on-demand economy
on-demand services
on-demand delivery
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