utility section

[juːˈtɪləti ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: utility sections
seção de utilidades
1. A designated area in a retail store, warehouse, or facility that contains practical items and supplies for household or business use
The grocery store's utility section includes cleaning supplies, light bulbs, and batteries.
A seção de utilidades do supermercado inclui produtos de limpeza, lâmpadas e pilhas.
2. In computing and software, a section or menu containing tools and features designed for maintenance, configuration, or system management
The utility section of the settings menu allows users to manage storage and performance.
A seção de utilidades do menu de configurações permite que os usuários gerenciem armazenamento e desempenho.
3. An area dedicated to practical necessities in a residential or commercial building, such as plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems
The utility section of the building houses the water heater and electrical panel.
A seção de utilidades do prédio abriga o aquecedor de água e o painel elétrico.
In Brazil and the USA, utility sections are prominent features in supermarkets and big-box retailers where cost-conscious shoppers can find practical, everyday items at competitive prices. These sections reflect consumer priorities for household maintenance and convenience shopping.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
utility areautility departmentpractical sectionsupplies sectionservice area
Antonyms / Antônimos
luxury sectionentertainment section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção de utilidades
Most common translation used in retail and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
seção de utilidades / sessão de artigos práticos
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
seção de utilidades / departamento de utilidades
More formalized terminology in commercial contexts
Portugal
secção de utilidades / zona de artigos práticos
Uses 'secção' spelling and slightly different phrasing

Related Words

utility storeutility itemshousehold suppliesutility roommerchandise section

Related Idioms & Phrases

shop the utility section for household essentials
stock up in the utility section
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