obsolete part

[/ˈɑbsəˌlit pɑrt/]
nounpl: obsolete parts
peça obsoleta
1. A component or piece of equipment that is no longer in use, production, or supported because it has been replaced by newer technology or versions
The factory cannot find replacement stock for that obsolete part anymore.
A fábrica não consegue encontrar estoque de reposição para aquela peça obsoleta.
2. A component that manufacturers have discontinued and is no longer readily available in the market
We had to search through salvage yards to locate the obsolete part for the vintage car.
Tivemos que procurar em depósitos de sucata para localizar a peça obsoleta para o carro antigo.
In Brazil, the term 'peça obsoleta' is frequently used in automotive, industrial, and technology sectors. The phrase 'peça fora de linha' is also commonly used in commercial contexts, particularly in retail and manufacturing. The concept reflects challenges in a developing economy where replacement parts and technical support for older equipment may be limited.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discontinued partdeprecated componentoutmoded partlegacy component
Antonyms / Antônimos
current partmodern componentup-to-date partnew part

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peça obsoleta
most common usage
Brazil - Technical
componente descontinuado
used in manufacturing and engineering contexts
São Paulo
peça fora de linha
common commercial usage
Portugal
peça obsoleta
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

discontinuedlegacy systemspare partreplacement componentvintage equipment

Related Idioms & Phrases

hard to find
no longer in production
end of life
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