VPN (Virtual Private Network)
[/viː.piː.ˈɛn/ or /ˌvɜr.tʃu.əl ˈpraɪ.vət ˈnɛt.wɜrk/]
nounfemininepl: VPNs / Redes Privadas Virtuais
Rede Privada Virtual (RPV)
1. A technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet, allowing users to browse anonymously and access restricted content by masking their IP address
I use a VPN to protect my privacy when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
Eu uso uma VPN para proteger minha privacidade ao conectar em redes Wi-Fi públicas.
2. A private network that extends across a public network, enabling secure communication between remote users and corporate networks
The company requires all remote employees to connect through a VPN for security purposes.
A empresa exige que todos os funcionários remotos se conectem através de uma VPN por razões de segurança.
3. A service or application that encrypts internet traffic and routes it through servers in different locations
Many streaming services block access from users connected via VPN.
Muitos serviços de streaming bloqueiam o acesso de usuários conectados via VPN.
In Brazil and the USA, VPN is overwhelmingly used in its English acronym form rather than the Portuguese translation (RPV). The technology has become essential for privacy-conscious internet users and remote workers. In Brazilian culture, VPN usage is growing rapidly among businesses and individuals concerned with data privacy and accessing geo-restricted content. The term is so integrated into tech vocabulary that most Portuguese speakers prefer the English acronym.
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