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tangible things

[ˈtændʒəbəl θɪŋz]
noun phrase
coisas tangíveis
1. Physical objects or items that can be touched, felt, or perceived through the senses; material or concrete things as opposed to abstract concepts
The museum displays tangible things like ancient artifacts and sculptures.
O museu expõe coisas tangíveis como artefatos antigos e esculturas.
2. In business and accounting, assets or property that have physical substance and can be valued and measured
The company's tangible things include buildings, equipment, and inventory.
As coisas tangíveis da empresa incluem edifícios, equipamentos e estoque.
Synonyms
concrete objectsmaterial goodsphysical assetstangible assetsreal property
Antonyms
intangible thingsabstract conceptsintellectual propertyimmaterial things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas tangíveis
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
coisas tangíveis
Identical usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
coisas concretas
Alternative common term in business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a handle on tangible things
tangible things matter
put your hands on something tangible
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