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arranged things

[ə-ˈrānjd ˈthiŋz]
noun phrase
coisas arrumadas / coisas organizadas
1. Objects or items that have been organized, put in order, or systematically positioned
The arranged things on the shelf were perfectly aligned.
As coisas arrumadas na prateleira estavam perfeitamente alinhadas.
2. Items that have been sorted or coordinated for a specific purpose
She appreciated how all the arranged things for the party were tastefully done.
Ela apreciou como todas as coisas organizadas para a festa foram feitas com bom gosto.
Synonyms
organized itemsordered objectssorted thingscoordinated items
Antonyms
disorganized thingsscattered itemsmessy objectschaotic things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas arrumadas / coisas organizadas
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
coisas arrumadas
Preference for 'arrumadas' in São Paulo dialect
Rio de Janeiro
coisas organizadas
Common usage; can also use 'arrumadas'
Portugal
coisas arranjadas / coisas organizadas
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'arranjadas' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

get things arranged - conseguir que as coisas sejam organizadas
have things arranged - ter as coisas organizadas
put arranged things in place - colocar as coisas organizadas no lugar
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