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
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