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bem de consumo — meaning in English

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English meaning

commodity noun A raw material or basic good that is bought and sold in bulk, such as oil, wheat, or gold.

Senses

bem de consumo is used for these senses in English:

commodity (business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.]
commodity (marketing) Undifferentiated goods characterized by a low profit margin and (usually) fungibility, as distinguished from branded products not wholly fungible.

commodity — full definition

noun A raw material or basic good that is bought and sold in bulk, such as oil, wheat, or gold.
noun Something useful or valuable, especially something treated as an interchangeable product rather than something unique.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

mercadoria artigo de consumo bem comodidade produto commodity matéria-prima