opened package

[OH-puhnd PAK-ij]
noun phrasepl: opened packages
pacote aberto
1. a package or container that has had its seal or wrapping removed, exposing its contents
The opened package of cookies sat on the kitchen counter.
O pacote aberto de biscoitos ficou sobre o balcão da cozinha.
2. merchandise or goods that have been unsealed and may have been used or inspected
The store offered a discount on the opened package of electronics.
A loja ofereceu um desconto no pacote aberto de eletrônicos.
In both Brazilian and American retail contexts, opened packages typically cannot be returned or are sold at a significant discount. This term is commonly used in store policies and when describing returned merchandise.
NYC Slang
ripped box, opened goods
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unsealed packageunpacked itemunwrapped packageexposed contents
Antonyms / Antônimos
sealed packageunopened packageclosed packagewrapped package

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pacote aberto
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pacote aberto
standard usage
São Paulo
pacote aberto
standard usage, may also use 'embalagem aberta'
Portugal
embalagem aberta
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

packagesealwrappingcontentsunpackopen

Related Idioms & Phrases

opened package deal
no returns on opened packages
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