unnecessary items

[ʌnˈnɛsəseri ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrase
itens desnecessários
1. Things or objects that are not needed, required, or essential; superfluous possessions or goods
When decluttering your home, it's important to identify and remove unnecessary items.
Ao organizar sua casa, é importante identificar e remover itens desnecessários.
2. Products or materials that do not serve a practical purpose or add value
The store manager decided to eliminate unnecessary items from the inventory to reduce costs.
O gerente da loja decidiu eliminar itens desnecessários do inventário para reduzir custos.
In Brazilian culture, particularly influenced by minimalism and sustainability movements, the concept of identifying and removing 'itens desnecessários' has become increasingly important in home organization. The phrase is commonly used in lifestyle blogs, organizing shows, and consumer advice. In the USA, this concept connects to broader cultural themes of consumerism, decluttering trends (like Marie Kondo's method), and the minimalist movement.
NYC Slang
junk; garbage; dead weight
Synonyms / Sinônimos
superfluous itemsexcess itemsredundant itemsunwanted itemsclutter
Antonyms / Antônimos
essential itemsnecessary itemsrequired itemsvital items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens desnecessários
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
porcaria desnecessária
More colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
itens supérfluos
Slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
artigos desnecessários
European Portuguese preference for 'artigos' over 'itens'

Related Words

declutterminimalismwastesuperfluityessentialsdisposable

Related Idioms & Phrases

excess baggage
dead weight
taking out the trash
cutting the fat
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