variable prices
[ˈvɛriəbəl ˈpraɪsɪz]
noun
preços variáveis
1. Prices that fluctuate or change over time, typically based on market conditions, demand, supply, or other economic factors
The airline offers variable prices depending on the booking date and seat availability.
A companhia aérea oferece preços variáveis dependendo da data da reserva e disponibilidade de assentos.
2. In economics and commerce, costs or values that are not fixed but adjust according to specific circumstances or contractual terms
The contract includes variable prices that will be adjusted quarterly based on inflation rates.
O contrato inclui preços variáveis que serão ajustados trimestralmente com base nas taxas de inflação.
Variable pricing is increasingly common in Brazilian and American e-commerce and service industries, particularly in airline tickets, hotel reservations, and ride-sharing services. In Brazil, consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) regulate how variable prices can be applied to protect consumers from unfair practices.
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