resale

[/ˌriːˈseɪl/]
nounpl: resales
revenda
1. the act of selling something that has been previously owned or used
The resale of vintage furniture has become quite popular.
A revenda de móveis vintage se tornou bastante popular.
2. a business or transaction involving the selling of goods that were previously purchased
She started a resale business on the internet.
Ela começou um negócio de revenda na internet.
3. the second or subsequent sale of a property or item
The resale value of the car decreased significantly.
O valor de revenda do carro diminuiu significativamente.
In Brazil, 'revenda' is extensively used in the booming e-commerce and secondhand market, particularly on platforms like OLX and Mercado Livre. The resale market has grown significantly as consumers seek sustainable shopping alternatives and bargains. In the USA, resale shops and online platforms like ThredUP and Poshmark have become mainstream, reflecting cultural shifts toward sustainability and circular economy practices.
NYC Slang
flipping
Synonyms / Sinônimos
secondhand saleused saleremarketaftermarket sale
Antonyms / Antônimos
new saleoriginal saleretail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revenda
most common term used in commerce and everyday language
São Paulo
revenda
commonly used in business contexts and e-commerce platforms
Rio de Janeiro
revenda
standard usage, sometimes used colloquially as 'segunda mão'
Portugal
revenda
used in formal commercial contexts; 'venda em segunda mão' is also acceptable

Related Words

resellersecondhandusedrefurbishedmarketplacethrift

Related Idioms & Phrases

resale value
resale market
resale shop
resale price maintenance
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →