broken items

[ˈbroʊkən ˈaɪtəmz]
noun
itens quebrados
1. Objects or things that are damaged, fractured, or no longer functioning properly
The store had a section for broken items that were being repaired.
A loja tinha uma seção para itens quebrados que estavam sendo consertados.
2. Products with defects or damage that cannot be used as intended
We need to dispose of these broken items responsibly.
Precisamos descartar estes itens quebrados de forma responsável.
3. Merchandise damaged during shipping or handling
The customer received broken items in their delivery.
O cliente recebeu itens quebrados em sua entrega.
In Brazilian commerce and customer service, 'itens quebrados' is commonly referenced in return policies and shipping insurance. In the USA, damaged goods and broken items are regulated by consumer protection laws, making this term important in retail and e-commerce contexts. Both cultures have specific regulations for handling and disposing of broken items safely.
NYC Slang
busted stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
damaged itemsdefective itemsfaulty goodsruined itemsfractured items
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact itemswhole itemsfunctioning itemsworking itemsundamaged items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens quebrados
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
itens arrebentados
Colloquial variation using 'arrebentados' for broken/ruined
São Paulo
itens danificados
More formal variation using 'danificados' for damaged
Portugal
artigos partidos
Portuguese variant using 'partidos' for broken/fractured

Related Words

brokendamagedefectfracturemalfunctionrepairreplacement

Related Idioms & Phrases

broken items beyond repair
dealing with broken items
a pile of broken items
broken items and damaged goods
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