real items

[/ˈriːəl ˈɪtəmz/]
noun
itens reais
1. Physical or tangible objects that actually exist in the material world, as opposed to digital, virtual, or imaginary items
The museum displays real items from the colonial period, not replicas.
O museu exibe itens reais do período colonial, não réplicas.
2. Genuine or authentic articles, not counterfeits or imitations
When buying luxury goods, make sure you are purchasing real items with proper certificates of authenticity.
Ao comprar produtos de luxo, certifique-se de que está adquirindo itens reais com certificados de autenticidade apropriados.
3. In commerce and inventory management, actual merchandise in stock as distinguished from theoretical or projected inventory
We need to reconcile the inventory system with the real items on the shelves.
Precisamos reconciliar o sistema de inventário com os itens reais nas prateleiras.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian commerce, museums, and authentication contexts. In Portuguese-speaking countries, distinguishing between 'real items' (itens reais) and counterfeits is particularly important in markets dealing with luxury goods, antiques, and collectibles. The phrase reflects modern concerns about authenticity in both physical retail and e-commerce environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tangible itemsphysical objectsauthentic articlesgenuine goodsconcrete itemsmaterial objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
virtual itemsdigital itemsimaginary itemscounterfeit itemsfake itemsimitations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
itens reais
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
itens reais
Commonly used in commercial and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
itens reais
Standard usage in retail and tourism sectors
Portugal
artigos reais / itens reais
Both terms accepted; 'artigos' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

tangibleauthenticgenuinephysicalmaterialconcreteinventorymerchandise

Related Idioms & Phrases

the real deal
the real McCoy
keep it real
real talk
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