online selling

[/ˈɒnlaɪn ˈsɛlɪŋ/]
noun
venda online
1. the act of selling products or services through the internet using websites, applications, or digital platforms
Online selling has become a major source of income for small business owners.
A venda online tornou-se uma fonte importante de renda para pequenos empresários.
2. the business model of conducting retail transactions electronically rather than in physical stores
The company switched to online selling to reach a broader customer base.
A empresa mudou para venda online para alcançar uma base de clientes mais ampla.
Online selling has transformed commerce in Brazil and the USA significantly since the 2000s. In Brazil, platforms like Mercado Livre and OLX popularized the practice, while in the USA, Amazon and eBay dominated. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated adoption across both countries, making 'venda online' a fundamental business term in contemporary Portuguese-speaking commerce.
NYC Slang
selling on the internet / moving product online
Synonyms / Sinônimos
e-commerceonline retaildigital sellinginternet salesweb-based selling
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar sellingphysical retailin-store sellingoffline selling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
venda online
most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
venda pela internet
alternative phrasing commonly used in conversation
São Paulo
vendas digitais
used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
vendas online
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used: 'comércio eletrónico'

Related Words

e-commercemarketplacedigital platformcustomer acquisitionconversion ratepayment gatewaylogistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

going digital
taking your business online
selling in the cloud
brick-and-click commerce
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