material objects
[məˈtɪriəl ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: material objects
objetos materiais
1. Physical, tangible things that exist in the physical world and can be perceived through the senses; items with mass and substance as opposed to abstract or immaterial entities
The museum displayed various material objects from ancient civilizations, including pottery and tools.
O museu exibiu vários objetos materiais de civilizações antigas, incluindo cerâmica e ferramentas.
2. In philosophy, concrete entities that are distinct from ideas, thoughts, or spiritual concepts
Materialists argue that only material objects truly exist independently of human perception.
Os materialistas argumentam que apenas objetos materiais existem independentemente da percepção humana.
3. In everyday usage, possessions or belongings of a physical nature
We packed all our material objects into boxes before moving to the new house.
Embalamos todos os nossos objetos materiais em caixas antes de nos mudarmos para a nova casa.
In Brazilian culture, 'objetos materiais' is commonly used in both academic philosophy discussions and everyday conversation when distinguishing between physical possessions and abstract concepts. The phrase is particularly prevalent in educational contexts and when discussing consumerism or spiritual beliefs. In Portugal, the term maintains a more formal, classical tone with the older orthography.
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