unopened device

[/ʌnˈoʊpənd dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: unopened devices
dispositivo lacrado
1. A piece of equipment or electronic apparatus that has not been opened from its original packaging and remains in sealed condition
The unopened device was returned to the manufacturer for warranty claims.
O dispositivo lacrado foi devolvido ao fabricante para reivindicações de garantia.
2. Equipment in its original, sealed packaging that has never been activated or used
She received an unopened device as a birthday gift.
Ela recebeu um dispositivo lacrado como presente de aniversário.
In both Brazilian and American consumer culture, unopened devices typically carry full warranty protection and higher resale value. This term is frequently used in e-commerce, warranty claims, and product returns. In Brazil, emphasis on the sealed/lacrado condition is particularly important for consumer protection legislation (Código de Defesa do Consumidor).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sealed deviceunused deviceboxed devicefactory-sealed equipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
opened deviceused deviceactivated equipmentopened equipment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivo lacrado
Most common and neutral term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
aparelho fechado
Alternative term commonly used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dispositivo intacto
Emphasizes the untouched condition
Portugal
dispositivo selado
Portuguese variation with similar meaning to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

packagingwarrantyoriginal boxfactory-sealednew condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

still in the box
factory-sealed condition
right out of the box
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