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mundane items

[mun-DAYN AY-tumz]
noun phrasepl: mundane items
itens mundanos
1. Ordinary, everyday objects or things that lack excitement or special interest; common or routine items
The store sells mundane items like paper towels and cleaning supplies.
A loja vende itens mundanos como toalhas de papel e produtos de limpeza.
2. Objects related to ordinary daily life or practical necessities
Among the treasure chest, there were mostly mundane items of no real value.
Entre o baú do tesouro, havia principalmente itens mundanos sem valor real.
NYC Slang
everyday stuff; basic items
Synonyms
ordinary itemseveryday objectscommon thingsroutine itemshumdrum objectsprosaic items
Antonyms
exotic itemsrare objectsextraordinary thingsunusual itemsprecious objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens mundanos; coisas comuns; objetos do dia a dia
Most commonly used form in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
coisas cotidianas; itens banais
Alternative expressions used in São Paulo region
Portugal
itens mundanos; objetos corriqueiros; coisas vulgares
European Portuguese often uses 'vulgares' or 'corriqueiros'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bread and butter items
nothing to write home about
run-of-the-mill objects
par for the course
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