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.
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