web retailer

[/web rɪˈteɪlər/]
nounpl: web retailers
varejista online
1. A company or individual that sells products or services directly to consumers through a website or online platform
Amazon is one of the largest web retailers in the world.
Amazon é um dos maiores varejistas online do mundo.
2. An e-commerce business that operates exclusively or primarily through the internet without physical stores
The web retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50.
O varejista online oferece frete grátis em pedidos acima de $50.
The term 'web retailer' reflects the significant growth of e-commerce in both Brazil and the United States since the 2000s. In Brazil, 'varejista online' has become mainstream vocabulary, especially among younger consumers and in business contexts. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of web retailers in Portuguese-speaking countries, making this terminology increasingly relevant in everyday commercial discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
online retailere-commerce retailerinternet retailerdigital retailere-tailer
Antonyms / Antônimos
brick-and-mortar retailerphysical retailertraditional retaileroffline retailer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
varejista online
most common and standard term used in Brazil
São Paulo
loja virtual
alternative term, emphasizing the virtual nature of the store
Rio de Janeiro
varejista na internet
descriptive phrase used colloquially
Portugal
retalhista online
Portuguese European adaptation using 'retalhista' instead of 'varejista'

Related Words

e-commerceonline shoppingdigital marketplaceonline storevirtual shoppinginternet sales

Related Idioms & Phrases

click and buy
shop online
digital storefront
virtual marketplace
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