Bluetooth

[ˈbluːtuːθ]
nounmasculinepl: Bluetooths
Bluetooth
1. A wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances using radio waves in the ISM band from 2402 to 2480 MHz, from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks (PANs)
I connected my headphones to my phone via Bluetooth.
Conectei meus fones de ouvido ao meu telefone via Bluetooth.
2. A device or component that uses Bluetooth technology for wireless communication
This speaker has built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming.
Esse alto-falante tem Bluetooth integrado para transmissão sem fio.
3. The wireless connection established between two Bluetooth-enabled devices
The Bluetooth between my watch and phone dropped.
A conexão Bluetooth entre meu relógio e telefone caiu.
Bluetooth is a universal technology term used identically in both Brazil and the USA. Named after Harald Bluetooth, a 10th-century Danish king, it has become ubiquitous in modern technology and is commonly referenced in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries without translation. In Brazil, tech professionals and younger generations use the term extensively when discussing smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, and car connectivity systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wireless connectionBTshort-range wireless technology
Antonyms / Antônimos
wired connectionEthernet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Bluetooth
Commonly used in tech contexts; sometimes abbreviated as 'BT'
Rio de Janeiro
Bluetooth
Standard usage in urban, tech-savvy communities
São Paulo
Bluetooth
Widely used in business and technology sectors
Portugal
Bluetooth
Same term used; sometimes explained as 'tecnologia sem fios' (wireless technology) in older contexts

Related Words

WiFiwirelesspairingconnectivityNFCsignaltransmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

pair via Bluetooth
connect to Bluetooth
enable Bluetooth
Bluetooth range
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