full order

[/fʊl ˈɔrdər/]
nounpl: full orders
encomenda completa
1. A complete order containing all requested items without any missing or substituted parts
The customer received a full order of supplies without any shortages.
O cliente recebeu uma encomenda completa de suprimentos sem nenhuma falta.
2. In commerce, an order that has been completely fulfilled and ready for delivery or pickup
We can ship the full order tomorrow morning.
Podemos enviar a encomenda completa amanhã pela manhã.
3. In restaurants, a complete meal order including all courses or items requested
The kitchen prepared a full order of appetizers and entrees.
A cozinha preparou uma encomenda completa de entradas e pratos principais.
In Brazilian commerce and e-commerce, 'encomenda completa' is frequently used to assure customers that all items in their order have been included. This phrase carries importance in customer service communication, as Brazilian consumers expect transparency about order status. In the USA, 'full order' is standard retail and restaurant terminology, often contrasted with 'short order' in food service contexts.
NYC Slang
the whole nine yards (when referring to complete fulfillment)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete orderwhole ordertotal orderentire order
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial orderincomplete ordershort orderpartial shipment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encomenda completa
Most common translation in business and e-commerce contexts
São Paulo
pedido completo
Alternative term commonly used in commercial settings
Rio de Janeiro
encomenda inteira
Variant usage in retail contexts
Portugal
encomenda completa
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in commercial transactions

Related Words

order fulfillmentinventory managementdeliveryshippingcustomer satisfaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

a full order to handle (meaning a lot of work or responsibility)
place a full order (to submit a complete purchase request)
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