HTTP header

[/ˈeɪtʃ tiː tiː piː ˈhɛdər/]
nounpl: HTTP headers
cabeçalho HTTP
1. A piece of information sent in an HTTP request or response that provides metadata about the message, such as content type, authentication, or caching instructions
The HTTP header 'Content-Type: application/json' tells the server that the body contains JSON data.
O cabeçalho HTTP 'Content-Type: application/json' informa ao servidor que o corpo contém dados JSON.
2. The initial part of an HTTP message containing key-value pairs that control how data is transmitted and processed
Developers must set appropriate HTTP headers to ensure proper communication between client and server.
Os desenvolvedores devem definir cabeçalhos HTTP apropriados para garantir uma comunicação adequada entre cliente e servidor.
HTTP headers are fundamental to web development and are discussed identically in both Brazilian and Portuguese technical contexts. The term is highly specialized and rarely used outside of programming and web development fields. In Brazil, technical documentation often uses either 'cabeçalho HTTP' or the English term 'HTTP header' interchangeably in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
header fieldHTTP fieldmessage headerheader metadata
Antonyms / Antônimos
HTTP bodymessage body

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabeçalho HTTP
Standard term used in technical documentation and development communities
Portugal
cabeçalho HTTP
Same usage as Brazil; technical term is consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical Communities (Brazil/Portugal)
header HTTP
Sometimes used without full translation, especially in code documentation and informal discussions

Related Words

HTTP requestHTTP responseContent-TypeAuthorizationUser-Agentcookieprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the HTTP headers
parse the HTTP headers
strip HTTP headers
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →