machine-made items
[məˈʃiːn meɪd ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: machine-made items
produtos fabricados mecanicamente
1. Objects or goods produced by machines or mechanical processes rather than by hand
The factory produces thousands of machine-made items every day.
A fábrica produz milhares de produtos fabricados mecanicamente todos os dias.
2. Mass-produced manufactured goods created through industrial processes
Machine-made items are usually cheaper than handcrafted alternatives.
Os produtos fabricados mecanicamente são geralmente mais baratos do que as alternativas artesanais.
In Brazil, the distinction between machine-made and handmade items is culturally significant, particularly in artisanal communities. Machine-made items represent industrialization and modernity, while handmade goods maintain cultural value. In the USA, machine-made products are associated with affordability and accessibility, though there has been a growing movement toward valuing artisanal craftsmanship.
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