LCD screen

[ɛl-siː-diː skrin]
nounpl: LCD screens
tela LCD
1. A display screen that uses liquid crystal display technology to produce images by manipulating light through liquid crystals
The LCD screen on my smartphone is bright and energy-efficient.
A tela LCD do meu smartphone é brilhante e eficiente em energia.
2. A flat-panel display commonly used in televisions, computer monitors, and portable devices
Modern televisions often feature LCD screens instead of older CRT technology.
Televisões modernas frequentemente possuem telas LCD em vez da tecnologia CRT antiga.
In Brazil, LCD screens are ubiquitous in consumer electronics, and the term 'tela LCD' is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts. Younger Brazilians often mix Portuguese with English technical terminology when discussing technology. The technology has largely replaced older display types in the market. In Portugal, the formal term 'ecrã' is preferred over the colloquial 'tela'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
liquid crystal displayLCD displayflat-screen displayLCD panel
Antonyms / Antônimos
CRT screenLED screenOLED screenplasma screen

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela LCD
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tela LCD / monitor LCD
Both terms commonly used in technical and casual contexts
São Paulo
tela LCD / display LCD
Tech-savvy population often uses English 'display' alongside Portuguese
Portugal
ecrã LCD
Portuguese spelling uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

LCD technologydisplay screenmonitorpixelresolutionbrightnesscontrast

Related Idioms & Phrases

light up the LCD screen
crack the LCD screen
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