spoiled items

[spɔɪld ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: spoiled items
itens estragados
1. goods or products that have deteriorated, decayed, or become unsuitable for use or consumption due to age, improper storage, or damage
The store had to throw away all the spoiled items from the damaged shipment.
A loja teve que descartar todos os itens estragados do carregamento danificado.
2. merchandise that is no longer in acceptable condition for sale or use
We found several spoiled items in the warehouse after the power outage.
Encontramos vários itens estragados no armazém após a queda de energia.
3. food products that have gone bad and are unsafe to consume
The restaurant discarded all spoiled items to maintain health standards.
O restaurante descartou todos os itens estragados para manter os padrões de higiene.
In Brazil, the term 'itens estragados' is frequently used in retail, food service, and warehouse contexts. Brazilian health and sanitation regulations (ANVISA) require proper disposal of spoiled items. In the USA, waste management and food safety regulations strictly govern the handling of spoiled items, particularly in restaurants and grocery stores. The concept is closely tied to consumer protection laws and environmental concerns in both cultures.
NYC Slang
trash / garbage merchandise
Synonyms / Sinônimos
damaged goodsruined itemsdefective merchandisedeteriorated productsexpired goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
fresh itemsgood condition itemsusable merchandiseundamaged goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens estragados
most common term used in everyday Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
coisa estragada / mercadoria danificada
informal variant commonly used in commerce
São Paulo
produtos danificados / itens com defeito
business Portuguese, more formal usage
Portugal
artigos estragados / bens deteriorados
European Portuguese preference for 'artigos' and 'bens'

Related Words

expiration datespoilagedeteriorationcontaminationwasteperishable goods

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw out the spoiled items
spoiled goods must be discarded
date has passed on these spoiled items
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