Ethernet

[/ˈiːθərnɛt/]
nounmasculinepl: Ethernets
Ethernet
1. A widely used standard for local area networks (LAN) that defines how data is transmitted between computers and devices using physical cables
We connected the printer to the network using an Ethernet cable.
Conectamos a impressora à rede usando um cabo Ethernet.
2. The physical or wireless technology that enables devices on the same local network to communicate with each other at high speeds
Ethernet provides faster speeds than Wi-Fi for most applications.
Ethernet oferece velocidades mais rápidas que Wi-Fi para a maioria das aplicações.
3. A network protocol standard (IEEE 802.3) used for data link layer communication
The company upgraded to Gigabit Ethernet for better bandwidth.
A empresa atualizou para Ethernet Gigabit para melhor largura de banda.
Ethernet is a universal technical term used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts. In casual Brazilian conversation, people may refer to it simply as 'cabo de rede' (network cable) or 'conexão cabeada' (wired connection), but in professional and technical settings, 'Ethernet' is the standard terminology. The term reflects the widespread adoption of internet infrastructure in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
LAN cablenetwork cableRJ45wired network
Antonyms / Antônimos
Wi-Fiwireless networkcellular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Ethernet
Used as-is; recognized technical term without adaptation
Rio de Janeiro
Ethernet
Common in tech circles; sometimes called 'cabo de rede' (network cable) in casual conversation
São Paulo
Ethernet
Frequently used in business and tech sectors; widespread technical adoption
Portugal
Ethernet
Same usage as in Brazil; standard technical terminology

Related Words

routermodemnetwork adapterTCP/IPbroadbandbandwidthLANInternet

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug into Ethernet
Ethernet connection
Ethernet port
Ethernet protocol
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