pertinent items

[pər-tɪ-nənt ˈaɪ-təmz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural noun phrase)
itens pertinentes
1. Things, documents, or pieces of information that are relevant, applicable, or directly related to a particular subject, discussion, or matter at hand
The lawyer presented only the pertinent items from the case files to support her argument.
A advogada apresentou apenas os itens pertinentes dos arquivos do caso para apoiar seu argumento.
2. Relevant details or materials that are necessary or appropriate for consideration in a specific context
Please include only pertinent items in your report to keep it concise and focused.
Por favor, inclua apenas itens pertinentes em seu relatório para mantê-lo conciso e focado.
This phrase is commonly used in formal, professional, and legal contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking environments. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business documents, legal proceedings, and academic writing. The phrase emphasizes efficiency and clarity by distinguishing what matters from what does not, reflecting a preference for concise, purposeful communication in institutional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
relevant itemsapplicable itemsrelated itemsgermane itemsmaterial items
Antonyms / Antônimos
irrelevant itemsextraneous itemsunrelated itemsimmaterial items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
itens pertinentes
Standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
itens relevantes
Common alternative, slightly more colloquial
Portugal
itens pertinentes
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal register
Portugal
elementos relevantes
Alternative used in official documents

Related Words

pertinentrelevanceapplicablegermanematerial informationrelevant details

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the pertinent items
focus on pertinent items
weed out irrelevant items and keep pertinent ones
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