optional item

[/ɒpˈʃən.əl ˈaɪ.təm/]
nounpl: optional items
item opcional
1. A product, service, or feature that is not required but can be chosen to be included or added
The heated seats are an optional item that you can add to your car purchase.
Os assentos aquecidos são um item opcional que você pode adicionar à sua compra de carro.
2. In computing or software, a feature or component that users can choose to enable or disable
Extended warranty is an optional item during checkout.
A garantia estendida é um item opcional durante o processo de compra.
3. Something that is not mandatory or obligatory
Attending the meeting is optional; it's not a required item.
Participar da reunião é opcional; não é um item obrigatório.
In Brazil, 'item opcional' is widely used in retail, automotive, and technology contexts. Brazilian consumers are familiar with this term in shopping experiences, especially when purchasing cars or customizing products. In Portugal, 'facultativo' is often preferred in formal and legal contexts, while 'opcional' is used more casually.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
optional featureadd-onelective itemdiscretionary itemsupplementary item
Antonyms / Antônimos
required itemmandatory itemobligatory itemessential itemstandard item

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
item opcional
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
item opcional / coisa opcional
Common colloquial usage with 'coisa' (thing)
São Paulo
item opcional / opcional
Business and commercial contexts frequently use just 'opcional'
Portugal
artigo opcional / item facultativo
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'facultativo' (facultative/discretionary)

Related Words

optionalchoiceaccessoryupgradecustomizationselectionpreference

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it or leave it
up to you
your choice
not set in stone
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