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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shipment massconsignment quantityconsignment weightbatch mass
Antonyms / Antônimos
owned stockpurchased inventory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
massa de consignação
Standard commercial term used in shipping and retail contexts
São Paulo
massa de consignação
Commonly used in commercial hubs and trading centers
Rio de Janeiro
massa de consignação
Used in port and maritime commerce contexts
Portugal
massa de consignação
Similar usage in Portuguese commerce, though less frequently used than in Brazil

Related Words

consignmentconsigneeconsignormerchandiseinventoryshipment

Related Idioms & Phrases

on consignment
consignment basis
consignment terms
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