permanent items
[PER-muh-nuhnt AY-tumz]
nounpl: permanent items
itens permanentes
1. Assets or possessions that are intended to be kept indefinitely and are not meant for temporary use or quick disposal
The furniture and fixtures in the office are considered permanent items.
Os móveis e acessórios do escritório são considerados itens permanentes.
2. In accounting, items on a balance sheet that represent long-term assets with indefinite useful lives
The company's permanent items include land and buildings.
Os itens permanentes da empresa incluem terra e edifícios.
3. In library or museum contexts, collections that are kept as part of the institution's core holdings
The museum displays its permanent items in the main gallery.
O museu exibe seus itens permanentes na galeria principal.
4. In construction or infrastructure, fixed installations that are built to last indefinitely
The bridge's permanent items were designed to withstand decades of use.
Os itens permanentes da ponte foram projetados para resistir décadas de uso.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'itens permanentes' is a standard accounting term used in financial statements and asset management. In museums and cultural institutions across Brazil and Portugal, this term is essential for distinguishing between temporary exhibitions and the core collection that defines the institution's identity. The concept reflects the importance placed on long-term institutional value and heritage preservation in both countries.
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