setor industrial
[sɛ'tɔɾ ĩdus'tɾiaw]
nounmasculinepl: setores industriais
industrial sector
1. The part of the economy concerned with manufacturing and production of goods
The industrial sector is crucial for economic growth.
O setor industrial é crucial para o crescimento econômico.
2. A specific group of companies or factories engaged in manufacturing activities
Brazil's industrial sector has diversified significantly over the decades.
O setor industrial brasileiro diversificou-se significativamente ao longo das décadas.
3. The secondary economic sector focused on converting raw materials into finished products
Employment in the industrial sector has declined in developed nations.
O emprego no setor industrial diminuiu nas nações desenvolvidas.
The industrial sector holds significant importance in Brazilian economic discourse, particularly regarding São Paulo's status as the country's primary manufacturing center. The term is frequently used in government policy discussions, economic reports, and business analyses. In Portugal, the usage is identical, though the context may differ given the country's smaller manufacturing base compared to Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fortalecer o setor industrial
investimento no setor industrial
crise do setor industrial
complexo industrial
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