YouTube

[ˈjuːˌtjuːb]
nounmasculine
YouTube
1. A video sharing platform and social media website where users can upload, view, share, and comment on videos
I watched a tutorial on YouTube to learn how to cook pasta.
Assisti um tutorial no YouTube para aprender a fazer macarrão.
2. The act of sharing or consuming video content on this platform
She spends hours on YouTube watching music videos.
Ela passa horas no YouTube assistindo videoclipes musicais.
3. A content creator's channel or presence on the platform
His YouTube has millions of subscribers.
Seu YouTube tem milhões de inscritos.
YouTube is used globally without translation in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, it's a dominant platform for entertainment, education, and content creation, with 'YouTuber' being a recognized profession. Brazilians often use the informal term 'tubo' as a shorthand. The platform has significantly impacted how Portuguese-speaking audiences consume media, particularly among younger generations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
video streaming platformvideo sharing sitevideo platform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
YouTube
Used universally without translation; commonly called 'tubo' informally
Rio de Janeiro
YouTube
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
YouTube
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
YouTube
Used without translation; occasionally called 'plataforma de vídeos'

Related Words

channelvideosubscribercontent creatorstreaminguploadvlog

Related Idioms & Phrases

go viral on YouTube
blow up on YouTube
YouTube famous
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