superfluous items

[soo-PER-floo-us AY-tumz]
noun phrasepl: superfluous items (same form)
itens supérfluos
1. things that are unnecessary, excessive, or more than what is needed or wanted
After moving, I realized I had accumulated many superfluous items in my closet.
Depois de me mudar, percebi que havia acumulado muitos itens supérfluos no meu guarda-roupa.
2. objects or possessions that do not serve a practical purpose or add value
The minimalist lifestyle focuses on eliminating superfluous items from your home.
O estilo de vida minimalista se concentra em eliminar itens supérfluos de sua casa.
The concept of 'superfluous items' has gained prominence in both American and Brazilian cultures with the rise of minimalism and sustainability movements. In Brazil, the term 'itens supérfluos' is often used in discussions about home organization and environmental consciousness, reflecting growing concern about consumption and waste.
NYC Slang
junk; stuff you don't need
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unnecessary itemsexcess itemsredundant itemsextraneous itemsunwanted items
Antonyms / Antônimos
essential itemsnecessary itemsrequired itemsvital items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
itens supérfluos
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas desnecessárias
More colloquial alternative emphasizing 'unnecessary things'
São Paulo
itens em excesso
Business and professional contexts often prefer 'items in excess'
Portugal
artigos supérfluos
Portuguese variation using 'artigos' instead of 'itens'

Related Words

clutterexcessredundancyminimalismdeclutterpurgefrivolous

Related Idioms & Phrases

to cut the fat
to trim the excess
dead weight
baggage
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