tertiary sectors
[TER-shee-er-ee SEK-terz]
nounpl: tertiary sectors
setor terciário / setores terciários
1. Economic sectors that provide services rather than produce goods, including retail, healthcare, education, finance, entertainment, and hospitality industries
The tertiary sectors have become increasingly important in developed economies.
Os setores terciários tornaram-se cada vez mais importantes nas economias desenvolvidas.
2. The service industry component of the economy that represents the third level of economic activity after primary (extraction) and secondary (manufacturing) sectors
Employment in tertiary sectors has grown significantly in urban areas.
O emprego nos setores terciários cresceu significativamente nas áreas urbanas.
In Brazil, the tertiary sector has become dominant in metropolitan areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, reflecting the country's economic development. In Portugal, academic and governmental discussions frequently reference 'setor terciário' when analyzing employment and economic trends. The term is essential in economic policy discussions in both countries regarding post-industrial development and job creation.
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