unique item

[juˈnik ˈaɪtəm]
nounpl: unique items
item único
1. A single object or thing that is the only one of its kind; something that cannot be duplicated or replicated
This painting is a unique item that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Esta pintura é um item único que não pode ser encontrado em nenhum outro lugar do mundo.
2. In commerce or collecting, a product or object that exists in only one instance
The antique dealer specializes in unique items from the Victorian era.
O antiquário se especializa em itens únicos da era Vitoriana.
3. Something distinguished by having no equal or match
Each handcrafted piece is a unique item with its own character.
Cada peça artesanal é um item único com seu próprio caráter.
In Brazil, the concept of 'item único' is highly valued in both artisanal markets and e-commerce platforms like OLX and Mercado Livre, where sellers emphasize uniqueness to justify premium pricing. In the USA, 'unique item' is frequently used in online marketplaces, auction sites, and among collectors to indicate exclusivity and investment value.
NYC Slang
one-of-a-kind piece; the real deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one-of-a-kind itemsingular objectdistinctive pieceexclusive itemrare object
Antonyms / Antônimos
mass-produced itemgeneric objectcommon itemduplicatereproduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
item único
Most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
peça única
Alternative used especially in art and antique markets
São Paulo
item exclusivo
Commonly used in commercial and business contexts
Portugal
artigo único
Portuguese preference for 'artigo' instead of 'item' in formal contexts

Related Words

uniquenessrarityexclusivityoriginalitysingularityartifact

Related Idioms & Phrases

one in a million
the only one of its kind
a gem in the rough
one-of-a-kind treasure
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