metal fixtures

[ˈmɛtəl ˈfɪkstʃərz]
nounpl: metal fixtures
acessórios metálicos / peças metálicas fixas
1. Permanent or semi-permanent metal installations or fittings attached to a building, furniture, or structure for functional or decorative purposes
The bathroom metal fixtures include chrome towel racks and stainless steel soap dispensers.
Os acessórios metálicos do banheiro incluem cabideiros cromados e dispensadores de sabão em aço inoxidável.
2. Metal components such as handles, hinges, brackets, or mounting hardware used in construction or furniture assembly
The architect specified brass metal fixtures for the door hardware to match the vintage aesthetic.
O arquiteto especificou acessórios metálicos em latão para a ferragem das portas, combinando com a estética vintage.
In Brazil, metal fixtures are essential in both residential and commercial construction. The preference for stainless steel and chrome finishes reflects modern aesthetic trends in urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In Portugal, traditional brass and wrought iron fixtures maintain cultural significance in historic districts. In the USA, especially NYC, metal fixtures are crucial for building code compliance and are a standard feature in commercial spaces and upscale residential properties.
NYC Slang
hardware / metal gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
metal fittingshardwaremetal accessoriesmetal componentsmetalwork
Antonyms / Antônimos
wooden fixturesplastic fixturesceramic fixtures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acessórios metálicos / peças metálicas
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
fixtures metálicos
English term often used in commercial/architectural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
peças de metal / acessórios de metal
More colloquial, common in retail and construction
Portugal
acessórios metálicos / ferragens metálicas
Ferragens is traditional term; acessórios is modern usage

Related Words

installationmountinghardware storestainless steelchrome platingbracket

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten the fixtures
install fixtures
upgrade the fixtures
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