tangible goods

[ˈtændʒɪbəl ɡʊdz]
nounpl: tangible goods
bens tangíveis
1. Physical, material products that can be touched, seen, and possessed; merchandise with intrinsic physical value that can be bought, sold, or traded
Tangible goods such as furniture, clothing, and electronics are subject to sales tax.
Bens tangíveis como móveis, roupas e eletrônicos estão sujeitos ao imposto sobre vendas.
2. In accounting and commerce, items of property with physical substance, as opposed to services or intellectual property
The company's balance sheet includes tangible goods valued at five million dollars.
O balanço patrimonial da empresa inclui bens tangíveis avaliados em cinco milhões de dólares.
In Brazilian and American business contexts, the distinction between tangible and intangible goods is crucial for taxation, accounting, and commerce regulations. The term is frequently used in commercial law, trade agreements, and financial statements. In Portugal, the legal system often uses the term 'bens corpóreos' (corporeal goods) with similar meaning in civil law contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
physical goodsmaterial goodsmerchandisechattelstangible assetspersonal property
Antonyms / Antônimos
intangible goodsservicesintellectual propertydigital goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
bens tangíveis
standard term used in commerce and accounting
São Paulo
bens tangíveis; produtos físicos
commonly used in business and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
bens tangíveis
standard usage in business sectors
Portugal
bens tangíveis; bens corpóreos
legal and commercial terminology; 'bens corpóreos' more common in legal contexts

Related Words

tangible assetsinventorycommoditiesmovable propertyintangible assetspersonal property law

Related Idioms & Phrases

you can hold it in your hands
brick and mortar goods
hard assets
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