untouched condition

[ən-ˈtəcht kən-ˈdi-shən]
noun phrasepl: untouched conditions
condição intocada
1. A state in which something remains in its original, unaltered form without any modifications, damage, or interference
The antique furniture was found in untouched condition after decades in storage.
O móvel antigo foi encontrado em condição intocada após décadas armazenado.
2. In commerce or collectibles, an item that has never been used, opened, or altered from its original state
The vintage video game still in untouched condition commands a premium price from collectors.
O videogame vintage ainda em condição intocada alcança um preço premium entre colecionadores.
3. A pristine or virgin state, particularly in real estate or natural environments
The property remained in untouched condition for over a century.
A propriedade permaneceu em condição intocada por mais de um século.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in the antiques, collectibles, and real estate markets. In Brazil, collectors and dealers frequently use 'condição intocada' when assessing the value of vintage items, while in the USA, 'mint condition' or 'untouched condition' are equally popular expressions. The concept carries significant economic value, as untouched items typically command premium prices in collectors' markets.
NYC Slang
mint (as in 'in mint condition')
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pristine conditionoriginal conditionunaltered statemint conditionvirgin stateunopened condition
Antonyms / Antônimos
damaged conditionmodified stateworn conditionaltered conditioncompromised state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição intocada
Standard formal usage across all regions of Brazil
São Paulo
condição preservada
Alternative term commonly used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estado original
More colloquial alternative meaning the same concept
Portugal
condição intacta
Portuguese variant using 'intacta' instead of 'intocada'

Related Words

preservationauthenticityrestorationconservationvintagecollectibleoriginal packaging

Related Idioms & Phrases

in mint condition
in pristine condition
as good as new
never been touched
in its original state
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