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shared economy

[/ʃɛrd ɪˈkɒnəmi/]
nounpl: shared economies
economia compartilhada
1. An economic system based on sharing underutilized assets or services, often facilitated by digital platforms, where individuals and businesses rent or trade goods and services directly with each other rather than through traditional commercial channels.
The shared economy has transformed how people travel and find accommodations through platforms like Uber and Airbnb.
A economia compartilhada transformou a forma como as pessoas viajam e encontram acomodações através de plataformas como Uber e Airbnb.
2. An economic model that emphasizes the use of temporary access to goods and services over permanent ownership.
Car-sharing services are a key component of the shared economy in urban areas.
Serviços de compartilhamento de carros são um componente essencial da economia compartilhada nas áreas urbanas.
Synonyms
gig economycollaborative economypeer-to-peer economyon-demand economy
Antonyms
traditional economyownership economy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
economia compartilhada
most commonly used term across Brazil
São Paulo
economia de compartilhamento
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
economia partilhada
Portuguese European variant using 'partilhada' instead of 'compartilhada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sharing is caring
making money on the side
the gig is up
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