various things

[ˈvɛriəs θɪŋz]
noun phrase
várias coisas
1. a number of different or diverse items, objects, or matters
The store sells various things like books, toys, and clothing.
A loja vende várias coisas como livros, brinquedos e roupas.
2. multiple unrelated or assorted subjects or topics
We discussed various things at the meeting including budget and staffing.
Discutimos várias coisas na reunião, incluindo orçamento e pessoal.
3. miscellaneous items or matters of different kinds
I need to buy various things for the party.
Preciso comprar várias coisas para a festa.
This phrase is used universally in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English to refer to miscellaneous or assorted items. In informal Brazilian contexts, speakers often substitute 'um monte de coisa' (a bunch of things) for a more colloquial feel. The phrase is neutral and appropriate for all contexts.
NYC Slang
a bunch of stuff, all kinds of things
Synonyms / Sinônimos
different thingsdiverse itemsmiscellaneous itemsassorted thingsmultiple things
Antonyms / Antônimos
the same thingone thingidentical items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
várias coisas
Standard and most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
um monte de coisa
Colloquial alternative meaning 'a bunch of things'
São Paulo
várias coisas
Standard usage, sometimes 'um monte de coisas' in informal speech
Portugal
várias coisas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, universally understood

Related Words

varietydiverseassortmentcollectionmixture

Related Idioms & Phrases

among other things
things and stuff
this and that
all sorts of things
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