scale internationally

[/skeɪl ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ə.nə.li/]
verb phrase
expandir internacionalmente
1. To expand a business, product, or service to operate in multiple countries or global markets
The startup plans to scale internationally after establishing dominance in the domestic market.
A startup planeja expandir internacionalmente após estabelecer domínio no mercado doméstico.
2. To increase the size or reach of operations across international borders while maintaining efficiency
To scale internationally, the company invested in local partnerships and distribution networks.
Para expandir internacionalmente, a empresa investiu em parcerias locais e redes de distribuição.
3. To grow a business model or infrastructure to support global expansion
The tech company needs to scale internationally to compete with multinational corporations.
A empresa de tecnologia precisa expandir internacionalmente para competir com corporações multinacionais.
This phrase is predominantly used in startup and tech business culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, 'escalar internacionalmente' has become increasingly popular among entrepreneurs influenced by Silicon Valley terminology. The concept reflects the modern business mentality of rapid growth and global ambition, common in venture capital and technology sectors. In Portugal, the term is also gaining traction in the growing tech startup scene.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expand globallygo globalenter international marketsglobalize operationsexpand across borders
Antonyms / Antônimos
localizecontract domesticallylimit to domestic marketshrink operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expandir internacionalmente / escalar internacionalmente
Both terms are used in business context; 'expandir' is more traditional, 'escalar' is increasingly used among startups
São Paulo
escalar globalmente / ampliar para o mercado internacional
Business hub uses modern startup terminology; 'escalar' is very common
Rio de Janeiro
expandir para o mercado internacional
More formal approach preferred in traditional business circles
Portugal
expandir internacionalmente / escalar para mercados internacionais
Portuguese usage follows similar patterns as Brazil; 'escalar' is newer terminology

Related Words

global expansioninternational businessmarket penetrationcross-border operationsmultinational enterpriseforeign market entrylocalization

Related Idioms & Phrases

go big or go home (related concept of ambitious expansion)
think globally, act locally (complementary approach to international scaling)
plant your flag (establish presence in new markets)
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