consumable items

[kənˈsuːməbəl ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: consumable items
itens consumíveis
1. Products or goods that are designed to be used up or depleted and require regular replacement
The office manager ordered consumable items such as paper, pens, and printer ink.
O gerente de escritório pediu itens consumíveis como papel, canetas e tinta de impressora.
2. Supplies that have a limited lifespan and are typically inexpensive to replace
Food and beverages are consumable items that must be restocked frequently.
Alimentos e bebidas são itens consumíveis que devem ser reabastecidos frequentemente.
3. Materials intended for single or short-term use before disposal or replacement
Consumable items in the laboratory include gloves, pipette tips, and filter papers.
Itens consumíveis no laboratório incluem luvas, pontas de pipeta e papéis de filtro.
In Brazil, consumable items management is a key aspect of corporate budgeting, particularly in large companies. The term 'itens consumíveis' is widely used in business Portuguese, especially in procurement departments and administrative contexts. In the USA, businesses typically track consumable items separately from capital equipment for accounting purposes.
NYC Slang
consumables or supplies
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disposable itemssuppliesexpendable goodsperishable goodsreplacement supplies
Antonyms / Antônimos
durable goodscapital assetsfixed assetspermanent items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens consumíveis
Standard term used in business and administrative contexts
São Paulo
materiais de consumo
Alternative formal term commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
produtos consumíveis
Slightly more colloquial usage
Portugal
bens de consumo
European Portuguese may use broader term; 'artigos consumíveis' also acceptable

Related Words

inventorysupplies managementstockexpenditureprocurementrestocking

Related Idioms & Phrases

burn through supplies
restock the shelves
day-to-day supplies
operational necessities
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