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imitation items

[/ɪmɪˈteɪʃən ˈaɪtəmz/]
nounpl: imitation items
artigos de imitação
1. Products or goods that copy or replicate the appearance, design, or style of genuine or original items, typically at a lower price and quality
The store sells imitation items that look like designer brands but are much cheaper.
A loja vende artigos de imitação que parecem marcas de grife, mas são muito mais baratos.
2. Counterfeit or fake merchandise that closely resembles authentic products without legal authorization
Customs agents seized imitation items worth thousands of dollars at the border.
Agentes da alfândega apreenderam artigos de imitação no valor de milhares de dólares na fronteira.
NYC Slang
knockoffs, fakes, bootlegs
Synonyms
counterfeit itemsfake productsknock-off itemsreplica goodssubstitute products
Antonyms
authentic itemsgenuine productsoriginal goodslegitimate merchandise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artigos de imitação
most commonly used term
Rio de Janeiro
produtos falsificados
emphasizes counterfeit nature
São Paulo
mercadorias pirateadas
often used in commercial contexts
Portugal
artigos falsificados
more formal, legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

fool's gold
not the real deal
cheap imitation
counterfeit goods market
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