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open market

[/ˈoʊpən ˈmɑːrkɪt/]
nounpl: open markets
mercado aberto
1. A market where goods or securities are traded freely without restrictions, with prices determined by supply and demand
The central bank conducted open market operations to control inflation.
O banco central realizou operações de mercado aberto para controlar a inflação.
2. A public market where anyone can buy or sell goods, typically held in an outdoor space
She bought fresh vegetables at the open market downtown.
Ela comprou vegetais frescos no mercado aberto do centro.
3. An unrestricted competitive environment where businesses can freely enter and compete
The company thrives in an open market economy.
A empresa prospera em uma economia de mercado aberto.
Synonyms
free marketcompetitive marketunrestricted market
Antonyms
closed marketrestricted marketmonopoly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado aberto
Most common usage in economic and financial contexts
Brazil
feira livre
Used specifically for outdoor public markets selling produce and goods
Portugal
mercado aberto
Standard term for both financial markets and public markets

Related Idioms & Phrases

open market operations (OMO)
in the open market
open market value
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