specific items

[spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrase
itens específicos
1. Particular or clearly defined things; objects or elements that are precisely identified or distinguished from others
The manager requested specific items from the inventory list.
O gerente solicitou itens específicos da lista de inventário.
2. Goods or articles with distinct characteristics, not general or vague
We need to purchase specific items for the project rather than general supplies.
Precisamos comprar itens específicos para o projeto em vez de suprimentos gerais.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'itens específicos' is widely used in procurement, inventory management, and project planning. In the USA, this phrase is standard in corporate, retail, and administrative settings. Portuguese speakers may sometimes prefer 'artigos' or 'produtos específicos' depending on context and regional tradition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
particular itemsdesignated itemscertain itemsdefined itemsdistinct items
Antonyms / Antônimos
general itemsvague itemsunspecified itemsrandom items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
itens específicos
Standard translation used in business and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
itens específicos
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
itens específicos
Commonly used in commercial and business environments
Portugal
itens específicos or artigos específicos
Alternative usage of 'artigos' instead of 'itens' is more traditional

Related Words

specificationparticulardetailedenumerateditemized

Related Idioms & Phrases

down to specifics
get specific about something
the specifics of the matter
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