unopened

[/ˌʌnˈoʊpənd/]
adjective
fechado, não aberto, lacrado
1. not opened; still closed or sealed
The letter remained unopened on the desk for days.
A carta permaneceu fechada sobre a mesa por dias.
2. not yet unwrapped or unsealed (referring to packages, gifts, containers)
She received an unopened box of chocolates as a gift.
Ela recebeu uma caixa de chocolates lacrada como presente.
3. not yet started or explored (metaphorical use)
An unopened opportunity awaited him.
Uma oportunidade inexplorada o aguardava.
In Brazilian culture, unopened gifts are particularly significant during holidays like Christmas (Natal) and birthdays (aniversários), where the excitement of opening presents is emphasized. The term 'lacrado' (sealed) is often used colloquially to describe something completely untouched or in pristine condition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closedsealedunreadunwrappedunexplored
Antonyms / Antônimos
openedunsealedunwrappedunlatchedaccessible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fechado; lacrado; não aberto
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fechado
informal and colloquial usage
São Paulo
lacrado; intacto
emphasizes sealed or untouched condition
Portugal
fechado; não aberto; selado
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Words

opensealwrapcloselock

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something unopened - deixar algo fechado
come home to an unopened package - chegar em casa para encontrar um pacote fechado
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