Java
1. An island in Indonesia, the most populous island in the world
Java is known for its rich cultural heritage and volcanic landscapes.
Java é conhecida por seu rico patrimônio cultural e paisagens vulcânicas.
2. A high-level, object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems
Java is widely used for developing web applications and mobile apps.
Java é amplamente utilizado para desenvolver aplicações web e aplicativos móveis.
3. Coffee, especially in informal or slang usage
I need a cup of java to wake up in the morning.
Preciso de uma xícara de café para acordar pela manhã.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'Java' primarily refers to the Indonesian island or the programming language. The slang term for coffee ('java') is less common in Brazil, where 'café' or the diminutive 'cafezinho' are standard. In the USA and NYC, 'java' was popular slang for coffee in the early-to-mid 20th century but is now considered dated. Java (the programming language) is globally recognized in tech communities, including Brazil's growing tech sector.
NYC Slang
java (informal for coffee, common in 1940s-1960s NYC slang but dated)
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