household staples
[/ˈhaʊshoʊld ˈsteɪpəlz/]
nounpl: household staples
produtos básicos do lar
1. Essential items and goods regularly kept in stock in a home for everyday use and basic needs
Flour, salt, sugar, and cooking oil are common household staples.
Farinha, sal, açúcar e óleo de cozinha são produtos básicos do lar comuns.
2. Basic food items and supplies that are fundamental to cooking and maintaining a household
Every kitchen should have household staples like rice, beans, and pasta.
Toda cozinha deve ter produtos básicos como arroz, feijão e macarrão.
3. Routine consumable goods purchased regularly for domestic consumption
The supermarket offers discounts on household staples during the holiday season.
O supermercado oferece descontos em produtos básicos do lar durante a temporada de festas.
In Brazilian culture, household staples typically include rice, beans, farinha de mandioca (cassava flour), and palm oil, which are central to traditional cuisine. In the USA, staples emphasize convenience foods and packaged goods. The concept reflects each culture's dietary habits and cooking traditions. During economic downturns or inflation in Brazil, purchasing power for household staples becomes a significant concern for families.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stock up on household staples
keep household staples on hand
run out of household staples
essential household staples
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