primitive equipment
[/ˈprɪmətɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/]
nounpl: primitive equipment (uncountable) / pieces of primitive equipment
equipamento primitivo
1. Basic, simple, or rudimentary tools and machinery lacking modern technology or sophistication
The archaeological dig revealed primitive equipment used by ancient civilizations.
A escavação arqueológica revelou equipamentos primitivos usados por civilizações antigas.
2. Tools or devices in an early stage of development, before technological advancement
The workshop was equipped with only primitive equipment from the 1800s.
A oficina estava equipada apenas com equipamento primitivo do século XIX.
3. Basic or crude apparatus used for fundamental purposes without advanced features
Using primitive equipment, the farmer managed to irrigate his fields.
Usando equipamento primitivo, o agricultor conseguiu irrigar seus campos.
This term is commonly used in archaeological, historical, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in museum exhibits and academic discussions about indigenous cultures and colonial history. The phrase reflects a Western perspective on technological development and is often used neutrally in scientific contexts but can carry subjective connotations about progress and civilization.
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