certain items
[SUR-tun IT-umz]
noun phrase
certos itens
1. specific or particular things that are not explicitly named or identified
Certain items were removed from the store due to quality issues.
Certos itens foram removidos da loja devido a problemas de qualidade.
2. things that are definite or established but not disclosed in detail
For certain items, you will need prior approval.
Para certos itens, você precisará de aprovação prévia.
3. particular goods or products, often used in official or formal contexts
Certain items are exempt from the sales tax.
Certos itens são isentos do imposto sobre vendas.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese in formal, legal, and commercial contexts to maintain discretion or when detailed specification is unnecessary. It's particularly prevalent in retail, legal documents, and policy statements. In Brazil, 'certos itens' is widely understood in both formal and informal registers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
certain items in question
certain items of interest
certain items pending review
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