Item (en. Item)
/ˈaɪtəm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A specific thing, object, or article.
We need to buy one more item to complete the list.
Necesitamos comprar un item más para completar la lista.
A point in a list or category.
Each item on the bill must be reviewed.
Cada item de la factura debe ser revisado.
An entry in a database or a listed document.
The item was stored in the system correctly.
El item fue almacenado en el sistema correctamente.
Etymology
From the English 'item', which comes from the Latin 'item', meaning 'also' or 'in the same way'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
item on the list
A specific element in a list.
item de la lista
each item
Referring to all the items considered in a category.
cada item
menu item
An available option to select in a menu.
item de menú
Related Words
article
A specific element that can be sold or mentioned.
artículo
category
Group of items that share similar characteristics.
categoría
list
Set of listed items.
lista
Slang Meanings
Thing or any article.
That jacket is an item that everyone wants.
Esa chaqueta es un item que todos quieren.
A general term to refer to non-specific things.
Just bring some items from the store.
Solo trae algunos items de la tienda.