SSD (solid-state drive)
[/ˌɛs ɛs ˈdiː/ or /ˌsoʊlɪd steɪt ˈdraɪv/]
nounfemininepl: SSDs
unidade de estado sólido
1. A storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, with no moving mechanical components
I upgraded my laptop with an SSD for faster boot times and improved performance.
Atualizei meu notebook com uma unidade de estado sólido para tempos de inicialização mais rápidos e melhor desempenho.
2. A non-volatile storage device that retains data even when powered off, commonly used in computers, servers, and mobile devices
The SSD provides faster data access compared to traditional hard drives.
A unidade de estado sólido oferece acesso mais rápido aos dados em comparação com os discos rígidos tradicionais.
In Brazil, 'SSD' is predominantly used as-is in technical and commercial contexts due to the global standardization of the acronym in the tech industry. Among non-technical speakers, 'unidade de estado sólido' is the formal translation, but most consumers simply refer to it as 'SSD'. In Portugal, 'disco de estado sólido' is more commonly used in official technical documentation and education.
Related Idioms & Phrases
upgrade to SSD - to install a solid-state drive to improve device performance
SSD speed - refers to the fast performance characteristic of solid-state drives
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