HDMI

[ˈeɪtʃ-diː-ɛm-ˈaɪ]
nounmasculinepl: HDMIs
HDMI
1. High-Definition Multimedia Interface; a digital interface standard for transmitting high-quality audio and video signals between devices
Connect your laptop to the TV using an HDMI cable for the best picture quality.
Conecte seu notebook à TV usando um cabo HDMI para obter a melhor qualidade de imagem.
2. The connector or port used to transmit digital multimedia content
This monitor has two HDMI ports on the back.
Este monitor tem duas portas HDMI na parte traseira.
HDMI is a universally adopted standard acronym used identically in both English and Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly referenced in discussions about home entertainment systems, gaming consoles, and modern television technology. The term is not translated and remains 'HDMI' in all Portuguese contexts. It became particularly prominent with the adoption of HD and 4K televisions in the 2000s-2020s.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital interfacemultimedia connectorHDMI port
Antonyms / Antônimos
VGAcomposite cableanalog connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
HDMI
Universally used and understood; cable called 'cabo HDMI'
Portugal
HDMI
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard term across all Portuguese-speaking countries
Technical contexts
HDMI (Interface Multimídia de Alta Definição)
Full technical expansion used in formal documentation

Related Words

cabo HDMIporta HDMI4KresoluçãoDisplayPortUSB-C

Related Idioms & Phrases

conectar via HDMI
compatível com HDMI
suporte HDMI 2.1
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