collectable
[/kəˈlɛktəbəl/]
adjective/nounpl: collectables
colecionável
1. adjective: worthy of or suitable for collecting; able to be collected
These vintage stamps are highly collectable items.
Estes selos antigos são itens altamente colecionáveis.
2. adjective: able to be collected or gathered together
The collectable data from the survey was extensive.
Os dados colecionáveis da pesquisa foram extensos.
3. noun: an item of value that is collected by enthusiasts
Action figures have become popular collectables among children and adults.
Bonecos de ação se tornaram colecionáveis populares entre crianças e adultos.
4. noun: something that can be collected or gathered
These rare coins are valuable collectables.
Estas moedas raras são colecionáveis valiosas.
In Brazil, 'colecionáveis' culture is strong, particularly with vintage toys, sports memorabilia, and comic books. In the USA, the collectable market is highly commercialized, with collectables ranging from sports cards to limited-edition sneakers. The term reflects a consumer culture interested in preserving items for investment and nostalgia.
NYC Slang
collectible (alternative spelling commonly used in NYC antique markets and auctions)
Related Idioms & Phrases
worth its weight in gold (for valuable collectables)
a collector's item
out of circulation (when referring to collectables no longer in production)
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