was discontinued
[wəz dɪsˈkɒntɪnjuːd]
verb phrase
foi descontinuado
1. past tense passive voice indicating that something stopped being produced, sold, or offered
The product was discontinued due to low sales.
O produto foi descontinuado devido às vendas baixas.
2. past tense passive voice indicating that a service, program, or activity ended
The bus route was discontinued last year.
A rota de ônibus foi descontinuada no ano passado.
3. past tense passive voice indicating cessation of a medical treatment or medication
His medication was discontinued by the doctor.
Seu medicamento foi descontinuado pelo médico.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts when referring to products being removed from shelves or services being removed from offerings. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in retail, pharmaceutical, and public transportation announcements. Gender agreement with 'foi descontinuado' changes based on the gender of the noun being referred to (descontinuado for masculine, descontinuada for feminine).
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