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fake things

[/feɪk θɪŋz/]
noun phrase
coisas falsas
1. Objects, items, or products that are not genuine or are counterfeit imitations of real things
The market was full of fake things, from counterfeit designer bags to imitation electronics.
O mercado estava cheio de coisas falsas, desde bolsas de grife falsificadas até eletrônicos imitados.
2. False or misleading information presented as truth
Social media is often filled with fake things that spread misinformation.
As redes sociais geralmente estão cheias de coisas falsas que espalham desinformação.
NYC Slang
knockoffs, bootlegs, or junk
Synonyms
counterfeit itemsimitation productsforgeriesphony thingsfraudulent goods
Antonyms
genuine itemsauthentic productsreal thingslegitimate goodsauthentic items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas falsas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
coisas falsas / produtos piratas
Often uses 'pirata' for counterfeit goods
Rio de Janeiro
coisas falsas / falsificações
Common in informal contexts
Portugal
coisas falsas / artigos contrafeitos
More formal usage with 'contrafeito'

Related Idioms & Phrases

wolf in sheep's clothing
not all that glitters is gold
too good to be true
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