web store

[/web stɔːr/]
nounpl: web stores
loja virtual
1. An online retail establishment where customers can browse, select, and purchase products or services via the internet
The company launched a new web store to reach customers worldwide.
A empresa lançou uma nova loja virtual para alcançar clientes em todo o mundo.
2. A website designed as an e-commerce platform with shopping cart functionality and payment processing capabilities
Our web store offers free shipping on orders over $50.
Nossa loja virtual oferece frete grátis em compras acima de $50.
The term 'web store' became increasingly prominent in Brazil during the 2000s-2010s as internet commerce grew. 'Loja virtual' is the predominant Portuguese translation and is widely used in Brazilian business and marketing contexts. E-commerce has become a significant part of Brazilian retail economy, particularly post-pandemic.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
online storee-commerce storeinternet storedigital storefront
Antonyms / Antônimos
physical storebrick-and-mortar storetraditional store

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
loja virtual
most common term used in Brazil
General Brazilian
loja online
alternative common term
São Paulo
loja na internet
more descriptive regional variant
Portugal
loja online
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

e-commerceonline shoppingdigital marketplaceshopping cartpayment gateway

Related Idioms & Phrases

shop online
do business on the web
set up an online presence
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