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shop owner
[/ʃɒp ˈoʊnər/]
noun
pl: shop owners
dono de loja
1.
A person who owns and operates a retail shop or store
The shop owner greeted customers as they entered the boutique.
O dono da loja saudou os clientes quando entraram na boutique.
2.
A proprietor responsible for the management and business operations of a commercial retail establishment
As a shop owner, she decided to expand her business to a second location.
Como dona de loja, ela decidiu expandir seu negócio para uma segunda localização.
Synonyms
proprietor
retailer
merchant
storekeeper
business owner
shopkeeper
Antonyms
customer
employee
shopper
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dono de loja
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dono da loja
Standard usage with definite article
São Paulo
lojista
More formal or abbreviated term commonly used
Portugal
proprietário de loja
More formal Portuguese usage; also 'dono de loja'
Related Idioms & Phrases
run a tight ship (like a shop owner managing efficiently)
mind the store (a shop owner's responsibility)
put one's heart and soul into the business
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