LED lamp

[/ɛl iː diː læmp/]
nounfemininepl: LED lamps
lâmpada LED
1. A lighting device that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce light, known for energy efficiency and long lifespan
I replaced all the incandescent bulbs with LED lamps to save on electricity costs.
Substitui todas as lâmpadas incandescentes por lâmpadas LED para economizar energia.
2. A type of solid-state lighting that converts electrical current directly into light with minimal heat generation
LED lamps are more durable and environmentally friendly than traditional bulbs.
As lâmpadas LED são mais duráveis e ecologicamente corretas que as lâmpadas tradicionais.
LED lamps have become increasingly popular in Brazil and Portugal due to government energy efficiency incentives and rising electricity costs. They represent modern consumer awareness of sustainability and cost-saving. In both countries, the transition from incandescent to LED lighting is considered a positive environmental and economic trend. The term 'lâmpada LED' is universally understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
LED bulblight-emitting diode lampsolid-state lamp
Antonyms / Antônimos
incandescent lampfluorescent lamphalogen lamp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lâmpada LED
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
lâmpada LED / LED
Often shortened to just 'LED' in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
lâmpada LED
Standard usage, sometimes referred to as 'lâmpada moderna'
Portugal
lâmpada LED
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; LED technology widely adopted

Related Words

luminositybrightnessenergy efficiencywattagelumen

Related Idioms & Phrases

to see the light (metaphorical: to understand or accept LED technology)
bright idea (often used when discussing LED innovation)
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