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Vocabulário Essencial para o TOEFL - O Mundo dos Negócios

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre o mundo dos negócios, como "agência", "indústria", "empreendimento", etc., que são necessárias para o exame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
human capital
human capital
[substantivo]

the collective skills, knowledge, and abilities of individuals viewed as economic assets

capital humano

capital humano

Ex: They measured human capital through employee productivity and retention rates. 
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marketplace
marketplace
[substantivo]

the physical or virtual space where goods, services, and commodities are bought, sold, or exchanged, often involving various sellers and buyers

mercado, praça do mercado

mercado, praça do mercado

Ex: The digital marketplace has grown exponentially with the rise of e-commerce. 

O mercado digital cresceu exponencialmente com o aumento do comércio eletrônico.

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commerce
commerce
[substantivo]

the activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale

comércio

comércio

Ex: Online commerce has changed how many companies reach customers. 
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agency
agency
[substantivo]

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

agência, escritório

agência, escritório

Ex: A travel agency arranges and books travel plans on behalf of clients. 
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commercial
commercial
[adjetivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

comercial

comercial

Ex: This product is designed for the commercial use, not for private households. 
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industry
industry
[substantivo]

all of the activities, companies, and people that are involved in providing a service or producing goods

indústria, setor

indústria, setor

Ex: The tourism industry suffered a decline due to the pandemic. 
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enterprise
enterprise
[substantivo]

a company

empresa, companhia

empresa, companhia

Ex: The multinational enterprise operates in multiple countries, serving a diverse customer base. 
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corporation
corporation
[substantivo]

a company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law

corporação, empresa

corporação, empresa

Ex: The corporation's annual report highlighted significant growth in revenue. 
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human resources
human resources
[substantivo]

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

recursos humanos, departamento de pessoal

recursos humanos, departamento de pessoal

Ex: She contacted human resources to ask about her salary increase. 

Ela entrou em contato com recursos humanos para perguntar sobre o aumento de salário.

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corporate
corporate
[adjetivo]

involving a large company

corporativo, empresarial

corporativo, empresarial

Ex: The corporate culture emphasizes teamwork and innovation. 
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start-up
start-up
[substantivo]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

start-up, empresa emergente

start-up, empresa emergente

Ex: The start-up expanded rapidly after its product went viral. 
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headquarters
headquarters
[substantivo]

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

sede, quartel-general

sede, quartel-general

Ex: The tech giant's headquarters feature state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. 

A sede do gigante da tecnologia apresenta instalações e comodidades de última geração.

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franchise
franchise
[substantivo]

a commercial enterprise that functions under an agreement, using the branding, systems, and products of an established company

franquia, concessão

franquia, concessão

Ex: She owns three franchise locations across the state, all offering identical menus. 
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venture
venture
[substantivo]

a business activity that is mostly very risky

empreendimento, projeto

empreendimento, projeto

Ex: Investors were hesitant to fund the risky venture. 
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strategy
strategy
[substantivo]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

estratégia, plano

estratégia, plano

Ex: She changed her study strategy to improve her grades. 
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to manufacture

to produce goods in large quantities, especially in a factory using machinery

Ex: Most of the components are manufactured locally. 
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machinery
machinery
[substantivo]

machines, especially large or complex ones, considered collectively

máquinas,  maquinário

máquinas, maquinário

Ex: Several pieces of machinery were damaged in the fire. 
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workshop
workshop
[substantivo]

a building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means

oficina, workshop

oficina, workshop

Ex: The metalworking workshop fabricates metal parts using welding and machining techniques. 
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profit margin
profit margin
[substantivo]

the difference between the earnings and the costs in a business

margem de lucro, margem de ganho

margem de lucro, margem de ganho

Ex: Analyzing competitors' profit margins can provide valuable insights into market trends and competitive positioning. 

Analisar as margens de lucro dos concorrentes pode fornecer insights valiosos sobre as tendências de mercado e o posicionamento competitivo.

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earnings
earnings
[substantivo]

(always plural) money received for work done or services provided

rendimentos, ganhos

rendimentos, ganhos

Ex: Earnings from the new product line exceeded projections, leading to a record-breaking year for the company. 
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shareholder
shareholder
[substantivo]

an individual or entity that owns shares of stock in a corporation

acionista

acionista

Ex: The shareholder filed a lawsuit against the board for breach of fiduciary duty. 
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representative
representative
[substantivo]

an advocate or agent promoting another's policy or purpose

representante, mandatário

representante, mandatário

Ex: The lawyer served as a representative for the client's interests. 
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to sponsor
to sponsor
[verbo]

to provide money for a person, activity, event, or project, often in return for publicity or advertising

patrocinar,  auspiciar

patrocinar, auspiciar

Ex: The tournament was sponsored by a major sportswear company. 
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merger
merger
[substantivo]

the joining of two or more companies or organizations to form a single larger organization

fusão,  incorporação

fusão, incorporação

Ex: Regulators are reviewing the merger for possible competition concerns. 
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association
association
[substantivo]

an organization of people who have a common purpose

associação, organização

associação, organização

Ex: The students formed an association to advocate for environmental issues. 
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administration
administration
[substantivo]

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

administração,  gestão

administração, gestão

Ex: She works in the administration of a large hospital. 
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administrative
administrative
[adjetivo]

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

administrativo

administrativo

Ex: Administrative procedures streamline workflow and improve efficiency in the workplace. 
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executive
executive
[adjetivo]

having the authority to implement laws, policies, and decisions

executivo,  executivo

executivo, executivo

Ex: The executive branch is responsible for carrying out federal laws. 
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marketing
marketing
[substantivo]

the act or process of selling or advertising a product or service, usually including market research

marketing, comercialização

marketing, comercialização

Ex: Her job involves designing marketing strategies for new products. 
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branding
branding
[substantivo]

the promotion of a product or company through advertising and distinctive visual identity

branding

branding

Ex: Effective branding communicates the company's values and mission. 
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promotion
promotion
[substantivo]

the activity of drawing public attention to a service or product in order to help it sell more

promoção,  publicidade

promoção, publicidade

Ex: She took advantage of the promotion to upgrade her airline ticket to first class at a discounted rate. 
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to publicize

to dispose information about something, so that it publicly known

divulgar, tornar público

divulgar, tornar público

Ex: The company publicized the event to attract a larger audience. 

A empresa divulgou o evento para atrair um público maior.

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to launch
to launch
[verbo]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lançar, introduzir

lançar, introduzir

Ex: The tech company is set to launch their latest software update soon. 
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distribution
distribution
[substantivo]

the process of supplying shops and other businesses with products to be sold

distribuição

distribuição

Ex: The distribution of vaccines was a major logistical challenge during the pandemic. 
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to chair
to chair
[verbo]

to lead a committee or meeting

presidir, dirigir

presidir, dirigir

Ex: During the conference, he skillfully chaired the panel discussions on innovative technologies. 
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chief technology officer

a person of senior rank in charge of a company's technological matters

diretor técnico, diretor de tecnologia

diretor técnico, diretor de tecnologia

Ex: The CTO presented a new cybersecurity framework to the board of directors for approval. 

O diretor de tecnologia apresentou um novo quadro de segurança cibernética ao conselho de administração para aprovação.

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entrepreneur
entrepreneur
[substantivo]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

empreendedor

empreendedor

Ex: Many entrepreneurs face significant risks but also have the potential for substantial rewards. 

Muitos empreendedores enfrentam riscos significativos, mas também têm o potencial de recompensas substanciais.

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merchant
merchant
[substantivo]

a person or business that buys and sells goods, especially in large quantities, for profit

comerciante,  mercador

comerciante, mercador

Ex: Daniel became a successful timber merchant after expanding his business abroad. 
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chief financial officer

a person of the highest authority over a company's financial matters

diretor financeiro, chefe financeiro

diretor financeiro, chefe financeiro

Ex: The new chief financial officer implemented several cost-saving measures to improve the company's profitability. 

O novo diretor financeiro implementou várias medidas de redução de custos para melhorar a rentabilidade da empresa.

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chief executive officer

the highest-ranking person in a company

diretor executivo, presidente executivo

diretor executivo, presidente executivo

Ex: Employees appreciated the CEO's transparency during difficult times. 

Os funcionários apreciaram a transparência do diretor executivo durante tempos difíceis.

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