plastic case

[ˈplæstɪk keɪs]
nounpl: plastic cases
estojo de plástico / capa de plástico / case de plástico
1. A protective container or covering made of plastic material, typically used to store, protect, or carry objects
The phone came in a clear plastic case for protection during shipping.
O telefone veio em um estojo de plástico transparente para proteção durante o envio.
2. A rigid or semi-rigid plastic container with a lid or closure used for organization and storage
She kept her jewelry in a small plastic case.
Ela guardava suas joias em um pequeno estojo de plástico.
3. A protective sleeve or housing designed to fit electronic devices or accessories
The headphones come with a plastic case to keep them safe in your bag.
Os fones vêm com uma capa de plástico para mantê-los seguros na sua bolsa.
In Brazil, protective cases for electronics and accessories are extremely common due to the climate and lifestyle factors. The term 'case' is frequently used as an English loanword, especially in urban areas and among younger generations. 'Estojo' traditionally refers to smaller storage containers like pencil cases, while 'capa' is more commonly used for phone or device protection covers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plastic containerplastic boxplastic holderplastic coverplastic sleeve
Antonyms / Antônimos
wooden casemetal caseleather casecloth case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estojo de plástico / capa de plástico
Most common term for protective plastic containers in everyday use
Rio de Janeiro
case de plástico / estojo
More colloquial, often uses English loanword 'case'
São Paulo
capa de plástico / estojo plástico
Standard usage, technically precise terminology
Portugal
caixa de plástico / estojo de plástico
Portuguese tends to use 'caixa' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

casingpackagingstorageprotective covercontainercompartment

Related Idioms & Phrases

hard plastic case
soft plastic case
clear plastic case
waterproof plastic case
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →