fixed materials

[ˈfɪkst məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: fixed materials
materiais fixos
1. Materials or supplies that are permanently attached, installed, or affixed to a property or structure and cannot be easily removed without damage
The fixed materials in the building include the electrical wiring, plumbing, and built-in cabinetry.
Os materiais fixos no edifício incluem a fiação elétrica, encanamento e os armários embutidos.
2. In accounting and construction, components or materials that become part of a permanent structure or asset
Fixed materials are typically depreciated over their useful life in financial statements.
Os materiais fixos são normalmente depreciados ao longo de sua vida útil nas demonstrações financeiras.
3. Materials used in manufacturing or production that are bound to or integrated into the final product
The paint and varnish are considered fixed materials once applied to the furniture.
A tinta e o verniz são considerados materiais fixos uma vez aplicados no móvel.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'fixed materials' and 'movable goods' is particularly important in real estate transactions and rental agreements, where fixed materials typically remain with the property. In the USA, this term is commonly used in accounting, construction, and property law to differentiate permanent installations from personal property.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent materialsaffixed materialsbuilt-in materialsinstalled materialsfixtures
Antonyms / Antônimos
movable materialsloose materialsportable materialsdetachable materialstemporary materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais fixos
Standard term used in construction, accounting, and real estate contexts
São Paulo
materiais fixos / insumos fixos
Common in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
materiais fixos / materiais incorporados
Often used with 'incorporados' to emphasize permanence
Rio de Janeiro
materiais fixos / elementos construtivos
May be referred to as 'elementos construtivos' in construction contexts

Related Words

fixturesinstallationsstructural componentsbuilt-in featuresattached materialsintegrated components

Related Idioms & Phrases

fixed assets and materials
built into the structure
permanently attached
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