trade secret
US /ˈtreɪd ˌsiː.krət/
UK /ˈtreɪd ˌsiː.krət/

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secreto comercial, secreto industrial
a secret formula, practice, or process used in a business to give it an advantage over competitors
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The recipe for their famous sauce is a closely guarded trade secret.
La receta de su famosa salsa es un secreto comercial celosamente guardado.
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Companies often use non-disclosure agreements to protect their trade secrets.
Las empresas a menudo utilizan acuerdos de confidencialidad para proteger sus secretos comerciales.