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exotic goods

[ɪɡˈzɒtɪk ɡʊdz]
nounpl: exotic goods
bens exóticos
1. Rare, unusual, or foreign merchandise that is not commonly found in local markets; products imported from distant or unfamiliar places
The market vendor specialized in exotic goods from Southeast Asia, including rare spices and handcrafted textiles.
O vendedor do mercado era especialista em bens exóticos da Ásia do Sudeste, incluindo especiarias raras e têxteis artesanais.
2. Luxury items or commodities that are desirable due to their rarity, foreign origin, or unusual nature
Wealthy collectors often purchase exotic goods such as rare wines and imported artwork.
Colecionadores abastados frequentemente adquirem bens exóticos, como vinhos raros e obras de arte importadas.
NYC Slang
rare finds, international swag
Synonyms
imported goodsspecialty itemsluxury goodsrare merchandiseforeign products
Antonyms
domestic goodslocal productscommon merchandisestandard items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bens exóticos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese commerce and trade
Portugal
mercadorias exóticas
Preferred term in European Portuguese, particularly in formal commercial contexts
São Paulo
produtos exóticos importados
Emphasizes the imported nature in this major commercial hub

Related Idioms & Phrases

a taste of the exotic
trading in exotic goods
exotic goods market
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