peripheral items

[/pəˈrɪfərəl ˈaɪtəmz/]
nounpl: peripheral items
itens periféricos
1. Products, goods, or elements that are secondary in importance or supplementary to a main product or service; items that are not central to the core offering but add value or support it
The company focuses on core products but also sells peripheral items like cases and screen protectors.
A empresa se concentra em produtos principais, mas também vende itens periféricos como capas e protetores de tela.
2. In business or commerce, secondary or ancillary merchandise that complements main products
Retailers often increase profits by selling peripheral items alongside major purchases.
Os varejistas frequentemente aumentam lucros vendendo itens periféricos junto com compras principais.
3. In computing, external devices that connect to a central processing unit but are not essential to basic operation
Keyboards, mice, and printers are peripheral items connected to your computer.
Teclados, mouses e impressoras são itens periféricos conectados ao seu computador.
In Brazilian commerce and technology sectors, 'itens periféricos' is commonly used to refer to products that enhance or support a main purchase, particularly in electronics retail. This concept is important in consumer behavior studies as peripheral items often represent significant profit margins for retailers. The term is widely understood in both formal business environments and casual retail settings throughout Brazil.
NYC Slang
add-ons
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supplementary itemssecondary productsancillary goodsaccessory itemscomplementary products
Antonyms / Antônimos
core itemsmain productsessential itemsprimary goodscentral offerings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens periféricos
Standard formal usage in business and technical contexts
Brazil (informal)
produtos secundários
More colloquial alternative in casual business discussions
São Paulo
itens complementares
Often used in commercial and retail contexts
Portugal
artigos periféricos
Portuguese European term, slightly more formal

Related Words

accessoriesadd-onsperipheralscomplementary goodssupplementary productssupport items

Related Idioms & Phrases

bells and whistles
extras
frills and extras
side items
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