price sensitivity

[/praɪs ˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪti/]
nounpl: price sensitivities
sensibilidade ao preço
1. The degree to which the demand for a product or service changes in response to changes in its price; consumer responsiveness to price fluctuations
The price sensitivity of luxury goods is typically lower than that of everyday items.
A sensibilidade ao preço de bens de luxo é tipicamente menor do que a de itens do dia a dia.
2. In marketing and economics, a measure of how much consumers will adjust their purchasing behavior based on price changes
Our market research shows high price sensitivity among budget-conscious consumers in this demographic.
Nossa pesquisa de mercado mostra alta sensibilidade ao preço entre consumidores economizadores nesta demografia.
3. The elasticity of demand; the relationship between price changes and quantity demanded
Understanding price sensitivity helps retailers optimize their pricing strategies.
Compreender a sensibilidade ao preço ajuda varejistas a otimizar suas estratégias de preços.
Price sensitivity is a key concept in both American and Brazilian business environments. In Brazil, understanding price sensitivity is particularly important due to economic variability and the significant role of pricing in consumer decision-making across different socioeconomic classes. In the USA, price sensitivity often varies by product category and consumer segment, with particular emphasis on luxury versus essential goods. The term is widely used in retail, e-commerce, and market research across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
price elasticitydemand elasticityprice responsivenesselasticity of demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
price insensitivityinelastic demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sensibilidade ao preço
Standard usage in Brazilian marketing and economics contexts
São Paulo
sensibilidade ao preço / elasticidade-preço
Both terms commonly used in business and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
sensibilidade de preço
Informal variant sometimes used in casual business discussions
Portugal
sensibilidade ao preço / elasticidade-preço da procura
Portuguese variant using 'procura' instead of 'demanda'

Related Words

pricing strategyconsumer behaviormarket demandprice elasticity of demandelasticity coefficientcompetitive pricing

Related Idioms & Phrases

price-conscious consumers
price point analysis
demand curve
price threshold
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