Easter eggs

[ˈiːstər ɛɡz]
nounpl: Easter eggs
ovos de Páscoa
1. Decorated eggs, typically made of chocolate or real eggs, given as gifts during Easter celebrations
The children searched for Easter eggs hidden in the garden.
As crianças procuravam ovos de Páscoa escondidos no jardim.
2. Hidden features, jokes, or messages intentionally placed by developers in software, video games, or media that are not immediately obvious to users
The video game contains several Easter eggs that fans have discovered online.
O videogame contém vários ovos de Páscoa que os fãs descobriram na internet.
In Brazil, Easter eggs are a significant commercial and cultural phenomenon during the Easter season, with chocolate companies producing elaborate designs. The term 'Easter eggs' as hidden developer features is widely understood in tech communities and gaming culture across both the USA and Brazil, often used without translation in software development contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidden featuressurprise giftschocolate eggsdecorated eggs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ovos de Páscoa
Standard term for both literal eggs and software features
Rio de Janeiro
ovos de Páscoa
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ovos de Páscoa
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; tech community may use 'easter eggs' directly
Portugal
ovos de Páscoa
Identical to Brazilian usage

Related Words

Easterchocolateholidayhidden contentspring celebrationegg hunt

Related Idioms & Phrases

hunt for Easter eggs
hidden like an Easter egg
Easter egg hunt
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