peso líquido
1. The weight of a product or substance without the container or packaging in which it is sold
The net weight of the cereal box is 500 grams, not including the packaging.
O peso líquido da caixa de cereal é 500 gramas, não incluindo a embalagem.
2. The actual weight of goods being sold, excluding any tare weight (container weight)
Always check the net weight before comparing prices of similar products.
Sempre verifique o peso líquido antes de comparar preços de produtos similares.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'peso líquido' is a mandatory declaration on all packaged food and product labels by law. Consumers frequently check net weight to compare unit prices and ensure value for money, especially in supermarkets where price per kilogram or per unit is compared across brands.
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