lost items

[lɔst ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: lost items
objetos perdidos
1. Personal belongings or goods that have been misplaced or cannot be found
The airport has a lost items office where you can file a claim.
O aeroporto tem um escritório de objetos perdidos onde você pode registrar uma reclamação.
2. Items that have been accidentally left behind in a public place
I found my lost items in the lost and found at the hotel.
Encontrei meus objetos perdidos no achados e perdidos do hotel.
3. Merchandise or property that owners cannot locate
The railway company handles lost items reported by passengers.
A companhia ferroviária lida com objetos perdidos relatados pelos passageiros.
In Brazilian culture, 'objetos perdidos' is a standard institutional term found in airports, hotels, train stations, and shopping centers. These facilities are common and well-organized in major cities. The term reflects the practical need for organized systems in high-traffic areas where belongings are frequently left behind.
NYC Slang
lost stuff / lost property (standard usage, no unique NYC slang)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
missing itemsmisplaced articlesunclaimed belongingslost property
Antonyms / Antônimos
found itemslocated propertyrecovered belongings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos perdidos
Most common term used in airports, hotels, and public transportation
Rio de Janeiro
objetos perdidos / coisas perdidas
Both terms are used interchangeably in local contexts
São Paulo
objetos perdidos / bens extraviados
More formal usage in official reports and legal contexts
Portugal
objetos perdidos / artigos perdidos
Similar to Brazilian usage, though 'artigos' is slightly more formal

Related Words

lost and foundmissing personstolen itemsclaiminventory

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost and found
a lost cause
lost in the shuffle
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