consignment mass
[/kənˈsaɪnmənt mæs/]
nounpl: consignment masses
massa de consignação
1. The total weight or quantity of goods delivered to a recipient under a consignment agreement, where the sender retains ownership until the goods are sold
The consignment mass of textiles arrived at the warehouse last Monday.
A massa de consignação de têxteis chegou no depósito na segunda-feira passada.
2. In logistics and commerce, the complete shipment or batch of items sent on consignment terms
We need to verify the consignment mass against the packing list before acceptance.
Precisamos verificar a massa de consignação em relação à lista de embalagem antes da aceitação.
This term is primarily used in commercial and logistics contexts in Brazil, particularly in retail, wholesale, and import-export sectors. It reflects the common practice in Brazilian commerce of selling goods on consignment, especially in the textile, electronics, and beverage industries. The term is more prevalent in business Portuguese than in everyday conversation.
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