personal purchasing
[/ˈpɜrsənəl ˈpɜrˌtʃeɪsɪŋ/]
noun
compra pessoal
1. The act of buying goods or services for one's own use or consumption, rather than for business or professional purposes
Personal purchasing decisions are often influenced by marketing and peer recommendations.
As decisões de compra pessoal são frequentemente influenciadas por marketing e recomendações de amigos.
2. Individual consumer buying behavior and spending patterns
The company studied personal purchasing habits to understand market trends.
A empresa estudou os hábitos de compra pessoal para entender as tendências de mercado.
3. A service where a professional shopper purchases items on behalf of a client
She hired someone for personal purchasing to save time on grocery shopping.
Ela contratou alguém para fazer suas compras pessoais para economizar tempo nas compras de supermercado.
In Brazil, personal purchasing has become increasingly relevant with the growth of e-commerce and digital payments. The term is used in both casual and formal contexts, from everyday shopping conversations to academic studies on consumer behavior. Personal shopping services are gaining popularity in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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