promotion

[/prəˈmoʊʃən/]
nounfemininepl: promoções
promoção
1. advancement to a higher position or rank, especially in employment
She received a promotion to senior manager after three years of excellent work.
Ela recebeu uma promoção para gerente sênior após três anos de excelente trabalho.
2. the action of promoting or publicizing a product, cause, or event
The marketing team launched a promotion for the new smartphone.
A equipe de marketing lançou uma promoção para o novo smartphone.
3. a reduced price or special offer on goods or services
There's a promotion on coffee this week—buy one, get one free.
Há uma promoção de café esta semana—compre um, leve dois.
4. the furthering or encouragement of a particular cause or objective
The organization focuses on the promotion of sustainable practices.
A organização se concentra na promoção de práticas sustentáveis.
In Brazil, 'promoção' is widely used in retail and commerce contexts, with frequent 'promoções' announced in stores and online. In corporate settings, receiving a 'promoção' is a significant career milestone. The word is also used casually for any special offer or discount, making it a frequent term in consumer culture.
NYC Slang
bump up / move up (for career advancement); deal / sale (for price reduction)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advancementelevationcampaignpublicitydiscountoffer
Antonyms / Antônimos
demotionsuppressionconcealment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promoção
most common usage across all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
promoção
same as general Brazilian; colloquially may say 'tá em promoção' (it's on sale)
São Paulo
promoção
standard usage; business context may use 'ascensão' for career advancement
Portugal
promoção
same meaning; 'campanha promocional' often used for promotional campaigns

Related Words

promotepromotionaladvertisemarketingcareersalary

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a promotion
up for promotion
promotional offer
on promotion
running a promotion
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