Storage Device
[/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: Storage Devices
dispositivo de armazenamento
1. A hardware device used to store digital data and information for later retrieval and use
A hard drive is a common storage device found in most computers.
Um disco rígido é um dispositivo de armazenamento comum encontrado na maioria dos computadores.
2. Any physical medium or equipment capable of holding and preserving electronic data temporarily or permanently
USB flash drives are portable storage devices that can hold large amounts of data.
Pen drives USB são dispositivos de armazenamento portáteis que podem armazenar grandes quantidades de dados.
3. Equipment designed to maintain data integrity and accessibility over extended periods
Cloud storage devices have become increasingly popular for backing up important files.
Dispositivos de armazenamento em nuvem tornaram-se cada vez mais populares para fazer backup de arquivos importantes.
In Brazil, the term 'dispositivo de armazenamento' is standard in both professional and educational contexts, particularly in technology sectors. In Portugal, 'meio de armazenamento' is more traditional in academic settings. Both Brazilian and Portuguese users commonly use anglicisms like 'pen drive' or 'HD' in casual speech, though formal documentation uses the complete Portuguese terms.
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