fabricated items

[ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪtɪd ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: fabricated items
itens fabricados
1. Products or goods that have been manufactured or constructed, typically through industrial processes
The factory produces various fabricated items for construction purposes.
A fábrica produz vários itens fabricados para fins de construção.
2. Objects or materials that are made or assembled from raw or semi-finished materials
These fabricated items are made from steel and aluminum components.
Estes itens fabricados são feitos de componentes de aço e alumínio.
3. False or invented stories, claims, or evidence (figurative usage)
The investigator discovered that the witness's testimony contained fabricated items.
O investigador descobriu que o depoimento da testemunha continha itens fabricados.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'itens fabricados' is commonly used in manufacturing and industrial sectors. In the USA, the term is frequently used in construction, metal fabrication, and forensic contexts. When used figuratively (meaning false or invented), it carries a negative connotation implying deception or fraud.
NYC Slang
store-bought stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manufactured goodsmanufactured productsconstructed itemsmade goodsindustrial products
Antonyms / Antônimos
natural itemsraw materialsgenuine itemsauthentic items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens fabricados
Standard term used in industrial and commercial contexts
São Paulo
peças fabricadas
More common in manufacturing and automotive sectors
Portugal
artigos fabricados
Formal Portuguese usage, commonly used in official documentation
USA
fabricated items / fabricated goods
Widely used in manufacturing, construction, and legal contexts

Related Words

fabricationmanufacturedproductionassemblyconstructionindustrial

Related Idioms & Phrases

fabricated out of thin air
completely fabricated
fabricated from scratch
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