LaserDisc

[ˈleɪzərˌdɪsk]
nounmasculinepl: LaserDiscs
Disco a Laser
1. A digital optical disc storage format used for storing high-quality audio and video content, popular from the 1980s to early 2000s
The collector carefully stored his LaserDisc collection in protective cases.
O colecionador armazenou cuidadosamente sua coleção de Discos a Laser em capas protetoras.
2. A 12-inch or 8-inch disc that required a dedicated LaserDisc player for playback and offered superior picture and sound quality compared to VHS tapes
Before DVDs became mainstream, LaserDisc was considered the premium format for home video.
Antes dos DVDs se tornarem populares, o Disco a Laser era considerado o formato premium para vídeo doméstico.
LaserDisc represents a transitional technology in home entertainment history. While more popular in Japan and among American collectors and videophiles, it had limited adoption in Brazil and Portugal. The format is now considered retro and nostalgic, with dedicated collector communities maintaining interest in the format and its extensive catalog of films and concerts. It symbolizes the pre-digital streaming era of home video consumption.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
LDoptical discvideodisclaser videodisc
Antonyms / Antônimos
VHSBetamaxDVD

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Disco a Laser
Standard term used in Brazil, though LaserDisc is often used untranslated in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
Disco a Laser
Standard usage, sometimes referred to as 'LD' by collectors
São Paulo
Disco a Laser
Standard usage in technology and media circles
Portugal
Disco a Laser
Less common in Portugal due to limited market adoption; more technical/specialized term

Related Words

LaserDisc playeroptical mediahome videodigital storagevideodisc formatPioneer

Related Idioms & Phrases

collecting LaserDiscs
LaserDisc enthusiast
LaserDisc era
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