USB connection

[ˈjuː.ɛs.ˈbiː kəˈnɛk.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: USB connections / conexões USB
conexão USB
1. A physical link established between two electronic devices using a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable or wireless protocol, allowing data transfer and/or power supply
I need a USB connection to transfer files from my phone to my computer.
Preciso de uma conexão USB para transferir arquivos do meu telefone para o computador.
2. The standard interface or port that enables communication between devices such as computers, printers, keyboards, and mobile phones
The printer requires a USB connection to function properly.
A impressora requer uma conexão USB para funcionar corretamente.
3. The act or process of connecting devices via USB protocol
Establish a USB connection before installing the device driver.
Estabeleça uma conexão USB antes de instalar o driver do dispositivo.
In both Brazil and the USA, USB connections are fundamental to modern technology use. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'conexão USB' is the standard technical term used in IT sectors, manuals, and everyday conversation. The term is gender-neutral in practice but grammatically feminine due to 'conexão'. Americans often simply say 'plug it in' or 'connect via USB' informally, while Brazilians tend to use the full term 'conexão USB' more formally and precisely.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
USB linkUSB cable connectionUniversal Serial Bus connectiondata connection
Antonyms / Antônimos
wireless connectiondisconnectionBluetooth connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão USB
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conexão USB / conexão de USB
Both forms used interchangeably
São Paulo
conexão USB
Technical term used in business and IT contexts
Portugal
ligação USB / conexão USB
Ligação is more commonly used in Portuguese from Portugal

Related Words

USB portUSB cabledata transferdevice driverUSB hubcharging cable

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug in a USB connection
establish a USB connection
lose USB connection
recognize the USB connection
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