catalogs

[/ˈkætəlɔːɡz/ or /ˈkætəlɑːɡz/]
noun/verbpl: catalogs (noun - already plural form)
catálogos
1. Complete lists of items, products, or services, typically organized systematically and often illustrated
The store distributed new catalogs to all customers.
A loja distribuiu novos catálogos para todos os clientes.
2. Collections of books, records, or other items in a library or museum, usually with descriptive information
The library's online catalogs make it easy to search for books.
Os catálogos online da biblioteca facilitam a busca por livros.
3. Third-person singular present tense: to list or classify items systematically
She catalogs every item in the museum's collection.
Ela cataloga cada item da coleção do museu.
In Brazil, physical catalogs remain popular for retail and library services, though digital catalogs are increasingly common. The word 'catálogo' is frequently used in e-commerce contexts. In the USA, the tradition of mail-order catalogs (like Sears or L.L.Bean) was historically significant but has largely transitioned to digital formats.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
listingsinventoriesdirectoriesindexesregisterslists
Antonyms / Antônimos
disorderchaosrandomness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
catálogos
Standard term used throughout Brazil for product listings and library collections
São Paulo
catálogos
Common in commercial and retail contexts
Rio de Janeiro
catálogos
Used in both formal and informal settings
Portugal
catálogos
European Portuguese uses the same term with identical pronunciation and usage

Related Words

catalogcataloginginventoryindexcollectiondatabasebrochure

Related Idioms & Phrases

catalog of errors - a long list of mistakes
browse the catalog - to look through available items
mail-order catalog - traditional paper catalogs sent by post
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