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miscellaneous

[/ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/]
adjective
diverso, variado, miscelâneo
1. consisting of various types or from various sources; mixed
The store sells miscellaneous items including toys, books, and kitchen supplies.
A loja vende itens diversos incluindo brinquedos, livros e utensílios de cozinha.
2. not belonging to one particular type or category
She has a miscellaneous collection of vintage objects.
Ela tem uma coleção variada de objetos antigos.
3. involving or dealing with several different matters
The meeting covered miscellaneous topics of interest to all members.
A reunião abordou vários tópicos de interesse para todos os membros.
Synonyms
assortedvariedmixeddiverseheterogeneouseclectic
Antonyms
homogeneousuniformconsistentmatching

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diverso, variado, miscelâneo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
diversos, variados
Practical business and everyday usage
Portugal
diversos, vário, miscelâneo
More formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

miscellaneous expenses
miscellaneous items
miscellaneous charges
miscellaneous information
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