MHz

[em-hértz or megaértz]
nounmasculinepl: MHz
MHz (megahertz)
1. A unit of frequency equal to one million hertz, commonly used to measure radio frequencies, computer processor speeds, and electromagnetic wave frequencies
The radio station broadcasts at 101.5 MHz.
A estação de rádio transmite em 101,5 MHz.
2. A measurement of how many million times per second a periodic event occurs, particularly in electronics and telecommunications
The old computer processor ran at 500 MHz.
O antigo processador do computador funcionava a 500 MHz.
MHz is a universal technical term used identically in English, Portuguese, and most languages worldwide. It appears in consumer product specifications (radio receivers, WiFi routers, mobile phones) and is commonly understood by tech-savvy populations in both Brazil and the USA. The term has remained largely unchanged since its adoption in the mid-20th century with the standardization of the SI unit system.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
megahertzmillion hertz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
MHz
Used universally in technical and scientific contexts; abbreviation is standard
General Portuguese
MHz
Standard international abbreviation used in Portugal
USA
MHz
Standard abbreviation in all technical, scientific, and commercial contexts

Related Words

hertzGHzfrequencybandwidthprocessor speedradio frequency
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