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something intangible

[ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪnˈtændʒəbl]
noun phrase
algo intangível
1. Something that cannot be touched, felt, or physically grasped; something abstract or immaterial
Trust is something intangible but essential in relationships.
Confiança é algo intangível mas essencial em relacionamentos.
2. A non-physical asset or quality that has value but no material form
The company's reputation is something intangible that attracts customers.
A reputação da empresa é algo intangível que atrai clientes.
Synonyms
something abstractsomething immaterialsomething non-physicalsomething ethereal
Antonyms
something tangiblesomething concretesomething physicalsomething material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algo intangível
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
algo intangível
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
algo intangível / coisa intangível
Both forms commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

intangible assets
intangible value
something you can't put your finger on
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