purchasing

[/ˈpɜːr.tʃə.sɪŋ/]

noun/adjective/verb (gerund)

compra; aquisição

1. The act of buying goods or services

Purchasing new equipment is essential for the company's growth.

A compra de novo equipamento é essencial para o crescimento da empresa.

2. The department or function responsible for buying materials and supplies

She works in the purchasing department.

Ela trabalha no departamento de compras.

3. Having the power or ability to buy

Inflation affects the purchasing power of consumers.

A inflação afeta o poder de compra dos consumidores.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

compra; aquisição

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

compra; procurement

Often uses English term 'procurement' in business contexts

Portugal

aquisição; compra

Preference for 'aquisição' in formal contexts

purchasing power

purchasing agreement

purchasing manager

purchasing decision

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