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ordinary things

[/ˈɔːrdəneri θɪŋz/]
noun phrase
coisas ordinárias
1. Common, everyday objects or matters that are not special, remarkable, or unusual
He finds beauty in ordinary things like a cup of coffee or a sunset.
Ele encontra beleza em coisas ordinárias como uma xícara de café ou um pôr do sol.
2. Routine or commonplace items that are part of daily life
The artist decided to paint ordinary things to challenge the viewer's perspective.
O artista decidiu pintar coisas ordinárias para desafiar a perspectiva do espectador.
Synonyms
common thingseveryday thingsmundane objectsroutine matters
Antonyms
extraordinary thingsexceptional thingsremarkable thingsunusual things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas ordinárias
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
coisas comuns
More colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
coisas do dia a dia
Emphasizes everyday aspect
Portugal
coisas vulgares
Standard Portuguese, 'vulgares' means ordinary/common

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing to write home about
run-of-the-mill
nothing special
a dime a dozen
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