WordPress

[WER-d-pres]
noun
WordPress
1. A free and open-source content management system (CMS) built on PHP and MySQL, used to create and manage websites and blogs
I built my portfolio website using WordPress because it's user-friendly and doesn't require coding knowledge.
Construí meu site de portfólio usando WordPress porque é amigável e não requer conhecimento de programação.
2. A platform that allows users to publish content, manage themes, plugins, and customize website design without extensive technical expertise
WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet.
WordPress alimenta mais de 40% de todos os sites na internet.
WordPress is a ubiquitous tool in both Brazilian and Portuguese digital landscapes. In Brazil, it's particularly popular among small businesses, freelancers, and bloggers who cannot afford custom web development. The term remains largely untranslated in professional contexts, but informal explanations often describe it as 'um sistema para criar sites' (a system for creating websites). In tech communities across both Brazil and Portugal, WordPress is considered the standard solution for non-technical users wanting to establish an online presence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CMS (Content Management System)website builderblogging platform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
WordPress
Used as borrowed term, often kept in English; sometimes explained as 'plataforma de criação de sites' or 'sistema de gerenciamento de conteúdo'
São Paulo
WordPress
Common in tech and digital marketing communities; frequently used in professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
WordPress
Used predominantly by web developers and digital professionals
Portugal
WordPress
Same usage as Brazil; the term is not translated and remains in English in Portuguese-speaking tech communities

Related Words

pluginthemeblogCMSwebsitehosting

Related Idioms & Phrases

to set up a WordPress site
to migrate to WordPress
WordPress theme customization
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