nounpl: utilities (already plural form)
serviços públicos; utilitários
1. Essential services provided to the public, such as electricity, water, gas, and sewerage
The utilities bill includes electricity and water charges.
A conta de serviços públicos inclui cobranças de eletricidade e água.
2. Computer programs or software tools designed to perform specific functions
The system includes various utilities for file management.
O sistema inclui vários utilitários para gerenciamento de arquivos.
3. Companies or organizations that provide public services
Several utilities in the region are upgrading their infrastructure.
Várias concessionárias na região estão atualizando sua infraestrutura.
4. The state of being useful or having practical value
The utility of this tool cannot be overstated.
A utilidade desta ferramenta não pode ser subestimada.
In Brazil and the USA, utilities refer primarily to essential monthly services that households must pay for. The term is commonly used in rental agreements where landlords specify whether utilities are included in rent. Computer utilities are increasingly used in tech-savvy Brazilian communities, while in traditional contexts, 'serviços públicos' remains the standard reference.
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