second-hand
[/ˈsekəndˌhænd/]
adjective, adverb, noun
de segunda mão
1. adjective: previously owned or used by another person; not new
I bought a second-hand car to save money.
Comprei um carro de segunda mão para economizar dinheiro.
2. adjective: obtained indirectly from another source; not firsthand
I only have second-hand information about the incident.
Tenho apenas informações de segunda mão sobre o incidente.
3. noun: a used item or previously owned goods
The shop sells only second-hand furniture.
A loja vende apenas móveis de segunda mão.
4. adverb: in a secondhand manner; indirectly
I heard the news second-hand through a friend.
Ouvi a notícia de segunda mão por um amigo.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, second-hand shopping has become increasingly popular due to environmental consciousness and economic factors. In Brazil, 'de segunda mão' is a neutral, widely-accepted term used in commerce. In the USA, terms like 'pre-owned,' 'gently used,' and 'thrifted' are often preferred in marketing contexts to make used items sound more appealing. The phrase 'second-hand smoke' is culturally significant in health discussions in both countries.
NYC Slang
pre-owned / gently used / thrifted
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