ordem de compra
/ˈɔʁ.dẽj̃ d͡ʒi ˈkõ.pɾɐ/word by word
The English phrase purchase order is translated into Portuguese as ordem de compra.
In Portuguese, you can refer to this document using the terms ordem de compra or pedido de compra.
Meaning: commercial document (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ordem de compra is composed of ordem (order), de (of) and compra (purchase).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, you pluralize the head noun ordem to ordens, resulting in ordens de compra for purchase orders.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɔʁ.dẽj̃ dʒi ˈkõ.pɾɐ/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word compra shares a common ancestor with the English word 'compare', as both stem from the Latin 'comparare' meaning 'to bring together' or 'to procure'.
- In Brazilian business culture, an ordem de compra is often preceded by a cotação, where the buyer requests quotes from multiple vendors to compare prices.
- The word ordem is a cognate of the English word 'order', but it also describes a religious community, such as a monastic order.
Examples in context
- Envie a ordem de compra para o fornecedor até o final do dia.Send the purchase order to the supplier by the end of the day.
- Certifique-se de que o pedido de compra esteja completo antes de enviá-lo.Make sure the purchase order is complete before sending it.
- Já fiz a encomenda dos materiais que precisamos.I've already placed the purchase order for the materials we need.
- Eu preciso enviar a ordem de compra hoje.I need to send the purchase order today.
- Você já recebeu a ordem de compra?Have you received the purchase order yet?
- A ordem de compra está no sistema.The purchase order is in the system.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a pending task in the office.
- LucasJuliana, você verificou a nova ordem de compra?Juliana, did you check the new purchase order?
- JulianaAinda não, Lucas. Ela já chegou?Not yet, Lucas. Has it arrived yet?
- LucasSim, a ordem de compra já está no e-mail.Yes, the purchase order is already in the email.
- JulianaPerfeito, vou conferir agora mesmo.Perfect, I will check it right now.
