low-cost materials

[/loʊ kɔst məˈtɪriəlz/]
noun
materiais de baixo custo
1. Inexpensive raw materials or substances used in manufacturing, construction, or production that minimize costs while maintaining basic functionality
The startup used low-cost materials to build their prototype and reduce initial expenses.
A startup usou materiais de baixo custo para construir seu protótipo e reduzir as despesas iniciais.
2. Affordable materials selected for economic reasons, often used in budget-friendly projects or developing markets
Low-cost materials like recycled plastic and bamboo are increasingly popular in sustainable design.
Materiais de baixo custo como plástico reciclado e bambu estão cada vez mais populares no design sustentável.
In Brazil, the use of low-cost materials reflects both economic pragmatism in developing markets and growing environmental consciousness. The term is common in construction, manufacturing, and design industries. In the USA, 'low-cost materials' is often associated with startup culture, sustainability movements, and budget-conscious manufacturing. Both cultures value innovation that achieves quality results through economical material choices.
NYC Slang
cheap stuff / budget materials
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inexpensive materialsaffordable materialsbudget materialscheap materialseconomical materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
premium materialshigh-end materialsluxury materialsexpensive materialshigh-quality luxury materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais de baixo custo
Standard term used in business, construction, and manufacturing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
materiais baratos / materiais de baixa custo
More colloquial usage; 'baratos' is commonly used in informal speech
São Paulo
materiais de baixo custo / materiais econômicos
Preferred in corporate and industrial contexts; 'econômicos' emphasizes cost-effectiveness
Portugal
materiais de baixo custo / materiais económicos
Portuguese spelling with 'c' in 'económicos'; formal usage in commercial settings

Related Words

cost reductionsustainable materialsrecycled materialsmanufacturing efficiencybudget constraints

Related Idioms & Phrases

stretch the budget with low-cost materials
make do with low-cost materials
penny-pinching materials
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