stolen items

[ˈstoʊlən ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (phrase)
itens roubados
1. objects or goods that have been illegally taken from their rightful owner without permission or consent
The police recovered the stolen items from the suspect's apartment.
A polícia recuperou os itens roubados do apartamento do suspeito.
2. merchandise or property obtained through theft or larceny
The pawn shop was accused of selling stolen items to unsuspecting customers.
A casa de penhores foi acusada de vender itens roubados para clientes desavisados.
In Brazil, stolen items are commonly discussed in news reports about organized crime and police operations. The term 'itens roubados' is frequently used in legal documents and police reports. In the USA, the recovery of stolen items is a common focus of crime investigations and is often featured in true crime media. The phrase carries legal significance in both cultures regarding property crime.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms / Sinônimos
stolen goodscontrabandpilfered itemsloothot merchandise
Antonyms / Antônimos
legitimate itemslegal goodspurchased items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens roubados
most common formal translation
General Brazilian
mercadoria roubada
used when referring to stolen goods/merchandise
Rio de Janeiro
coisa roubada
colloquial/informal usage
São Paulo
produto roubado
common in commercial/retail contexts
Portugal
bens roubados
formal legal terminology

Related Words

theftburglarylarcenyrobberyfenceblack market

Related Idioms & Phrases

fence stolen goods
receive stolen property
trafficking in stolen items
black market goods
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