everyday essentials
[/ˈɛvrɪdeɪ ɪˈsɛnʃəlz/]
noun
itens essenciais do dia a dia
1. Basic items or products that are necessary for daily living and routine activities
Toothpaste and soap are everyday essentials you should never run out of.
Creme dental e sabonete são itens essenciais do dia a dia que você nunca deve deixar faltar.
2. Common household goods and personal care items needed for standard daily maintenance and hygiene
The supermarket has a good selection of everyday essentials at affordable prices.
O supermercado tem uma boa seleção de itens essenciais do dia a dia com preços acessíveis.
3. Fundamental necessities for maintaining a normal lifestyle and well-being
Food, water, and shelter are everyday essentials for survival.
Comida, água e abrigo são itens essenciais do dia a dia para a sobrevivência.
In Brazil, 'everyday essentials' reflects the consumer culture and emphasis on daily hygiene and personal care products. This phrase is commonly used in marketing contexts and retail advertising. In the USA, particularly in NYC, it emphasizes practical consumer goods. The concept became particularly prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic when 'essential items' were legally defined. In Portuguese-speaking regions, there's often more emphasis on 'necessidades' (necessities) in formal contexts versus 'essenciais' in commercial retail language.
NYC Slang
the daily grind stuff
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