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tangible object

[ˈtændʒəbəl ˈɑːbdʒɪkt]
nounpl: tangible objects
objeto tangível
1. A physical item that can be touched, held, or perceived through the senses; something material and concrete rather than abstract
A book is a tangible object, unlike an idea or emotion.
Um livro é um objeto tangível, diferentemente de uma ideia ou emoção.
2. In legal or business contexts, property or assets that have physical substance and can be valued and exchanged
The company's tangible objects include furniture, equipment, and inventory.
Os objetos tangíveis da empresa incluem móveis, equipamentos e inventário.
Synonyms
physical objectconcrete objectmaterial objectcorporeal object
Antonyms
intangible objectabstract conceptimmaterial thing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objeto tangível
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objeto material
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
objeto tangível
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your hands on something
touch and feel
brick and mortar
hard assets
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