automatic refresh

[/ɔːtəˈmætɪk rɪˈfreʃ/]
nounpl: automatic refreshes
atualização automática
1. a computer or software function that automatically updates or reloads content without user intervention
The browser has an automatic refresh feature that updates the page every 30 seconds.
O navegador tem um recurso de atualização automática que recarrega a página a cada 30 segundos.
2. in programming and systems, the periodic reloading of data or resources to ensure current information is displayed
Enable automatic refresh on your dashboard to see real-time data updates.
Ative a atualização automática no seu painel para ver as atualizações de dados em tempo real.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, it's commonly abbreviated as 'refresh automático' in informal tech discussions, while Portuguese speakers often prefer the more formal 'atualização automática.' The feature is particularly important in fintech, social media platforms, and data monitoring applications across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
auto-refreshauto-reloadautomatic updateautomatic reload
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual refreshmanual reloadstatic content

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização automática
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese tech contexts
São Paulo
atualização automática / refresh automático
both terms are used interchangeably in tech industry
Portugal
atualização automática / recarga automática
Portuguese tends to use 'recarga automática' more formally
General American
automatic refresh
standard term in English-speaking tech communities

Related Words

refreshreloadupdatecachesynchronizationreal-time data

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the page fresh
stay up-to-date automatically
real-time updates
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