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trading post

[ˈtreɪdɪŋ poʊst]
nounpl: trading posts
posto de troca
1. A store or settlement in a remote area where goods are exchanged or traded, especially historically in frontier regions or with indigenous peoples
The fur trading post was established along the river to facilitate commerce with Native American tribes.
O posto de troca de peles foi estabelecido ao longo do rio para facilitar o comércio com as tribos indígenas.
2. A commercial establishment where merchants buy and sell merchandise, particularly in areas with limited access to urban markets
The isolated village relied on the trading post for essential supplies.
A aldeia isolada dependia do posto de troca para suprimentos essenciais.
Synonyms
trading stationtrading houseoutpostemporiumexchange

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posto de troca
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Brazil
entreposto comercial
More formal or historical context
Portugal
feitorias
Historical term referring to trading posts established during colonial expansion
General
armazém comercial
Alternative term meaning commercial warehouse/store

Related Idioms & Phrases

hub of commerce
center of trade
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