lone item

[/loʊn ˈaɪtəm/]
nounpl: lone items
item isolado
1. a single object or thing that stands apart from others; an isolated or solitary article
The lone item on the shelf was a dusty old book.
O item isolado na prateleira era um livro antigo e empoeirado.
2. a single product or merchandise unit without accompanying items or sets
She purchased a lone item rather than a complete set.
Ela comprou um item isolado em vez de um conjunto completo.
The term 'lone item' is commonly used in retail and commerce contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it often refers to merchandise sold individually rather than as part of a set or bundle. The expression reflects consumer culture preferences for flexibility in purchasing choices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single itemsolitary itemisolated itemindividual itemstandalone item
Antonyms / Antônimos
setgroupcollectionbundlemultiple items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
item isolado
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
item único
Alternative usage emphasizing uniqueness
Rio de Janeiro
peça solitária
Used colloquially, especially in commerce
Portugal
artigo isolado
Formal register preference in European Portuguese

Related Words

solitaryisolatedsingleindividualstandalonesingular

Related Idioms & Phrases

one off
standing alone
by itself
a lone wolf
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