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real things

[/ˈriːəl θɪŋz/]
noun phrase
coisas reais
1. Actual, tangible objects or matters that exist in reality, not imaginary or theoretical
Let's focus on real things that matter in life, like family and health.
Vamos focar em coisas reais que importam na vida, como família e saúde.
2. Genuine or authentic matters, as opposed to fake or artificial ones
She prefers real things over imitations.
Ela prefere coisas reais em vez de imitações.
3. Concrete facts or events, not hypothetical or theoretical situations
We need to deal with real things, not speculation.
Precisamos lidar com coisas reais, não com especulação.
NYC Slang
the real deal, keepin' it real
Synonyms
actual thingstangible thingsgenuine thingsconcrete mattersfacts
Antonyms
imaginary thingsfake thingstheoretical thingsartificial thingsillusions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas reais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
coisas reais
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
coisas reais
No regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it real
face the facts
get down to brass tacks
reality check
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