scrap goods

[/skræp ɡʊdz/]
nounpl: scrap goods
produtos sucata
1. Damaged, defective, or surplus merchandise that is sold at reduced prices, often below standard quality
The factory sells scrap goods at a discount to clear warehouse space.
A fábrica vende produtos sucata com desconto para limpar o espaço do armazém.
2. Goods or materials that are no longer usable in their original form and are sold for salvage or recycling
Scrap goods from the construction site were sold to a recycling company.
Os produtos sucata do canteiro de obras foram vendidos para uma empresa de reciclagem.
3. Merchandise with minor imperfections or second-hand items sold at bargain prices
The outlet store specializes in selling scrap goods and overstock items.
A loja outlet se especializa em vender produtos sucata e itens de excesso de estoque.
In Brazil, scrap goods markets are significant in commercial districts, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where wholesale buyers and retailers purchase damaged inventory for resale. This practice is economically important for both waste reduction and providing affordable products to cost-conscious consumers. In the USA, scrap goods outlets and clearance centers are common in industrial areas and outlet malls.
NYC Slang
seconds, junk goods, bargain bin stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective goodsdamaged goodssalvageremnantsoverstockseconds
Antonyms / Antônimos
first-quality goodspremium merchandisenew goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produtos sucata
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for defective or surplus goods
São Paulo
mercadoria de segunda categoria
Alternative term emphasizing lower quality classification
Rio de Janeiro
produtos com defeito
More common reference to defective items specifically
Portugal
bens descartados
Portuguese usage emphasizes the discarded nature of goods

Related Words

waste materialssurplus inventoryclearance salerecyclingfactory secondsliquidation

Related Idioms & Phrases

selling for a song
closing out
fire sale
distressed merchandise
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