quality material

[ˈkwɒlɪti məˈtɪəriəl]
noun phrasepl: quality materials
material de qualidade
1. Raw or finished material that meets high standards of durability, workmanship, and performance
The furniture is made from quality material that will last for years.
O móvel é feito com material de qualidade que durará anos.
2. Fabric, textile, or substance chosen for superior characteristics and reliability
This suit uses only quality material imported from Italy.
Este terno usa apenas material de qualidade importado da Itália.
3. Content or subject matter of significant value and substance
The documentary presents quality material about environmental conservation.
O documentário apresenta material de qualidade sobre conservação ambiental.
In Brazilian commerce and manufacturing, emphasis on 'material de qualidade' reflects consumer appreciation for durability and value. In the USA, this phrase is common in fashion, furniture, and construction industries. The term signals reliability and justifies premium pricing in both markets.
NYC Slang
top-shelf material / A-grade stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
premium materialhigh-grade materialsuperior materialfine materialexcellent material
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor materiallow-grade materialinferior materialsubstandard materialcheap material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material de qualidade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
material de qualidade / material premium
Premium term often used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
material de qualidade / material de primeira
'De primeira' is colloquially used to mean top-quality
Portugal
material de qualidade
Same terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

craftsmanshipdurabilityexcellencepremiumstandardstextilefabric

Related Idioms & Phrases

made of sterner stuff
the real deal
worth its weight in gold
first-rate material
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