DisplayPort cable

[dɪsˈpleɪ pɔːrt ˈkeɪbəl]
nounpl: DisplayPort cables
cabo DisplayPort
1. A digital video and audio connection cable that uses the DisplayPort standard to transmit high-resolution video and audio signals between electronic devices such as computers, monitors, and projectors
I connected my laptop to the monitor using a DisplayPort cable to get 4K resolution.
Conectei meu notebook ao monitor usando um cabo DisplayPort para obter resolução 4K.
2. A proprietary interface standard developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) that supports higher bandwidth than HDMI for video transmission
The DisplayPort cable supports refresh rates up to 240Hz for gaming monitors.
O cabo DisplayPort suporta taxas de atualização de até 240Hz para monitores gamer.
DisplayPort cables are increasingly common in Brazilian and Portuguese tech communities, particularly among professionals in graphic design, video editing, and gaming. The term is used as-is in both Portuguese-speaking countries, as it's a proprietary standard name. In Brazil, tech-savvy users often refer to it simply as 'DP' in casual conversation. The cable represents modern connectivity standards and is associated with high-performance computing environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DP cablevideo cabledigital display cable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabo DisplayPort
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
cabo de vídeo DisplayPort
More formal and descriptive variant
Rio de Janeiro
cabo DisplayPort
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'DP'
Portugal
cabo DisplayPort
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term used in IT sector

Related Words

HDMI cableUSB-Cvideo adaptermonitor connectiongraphics port
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