largura de banda
1. The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path, typically measured in bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), or megabits per second (Mbps)
The internet connection has a bandwidth of 100 Mbps.
A conexão de internet tem uma largura de banda de 100 Mbps.
2. The range of frequencies occupied by a signal or communication channel
Radio bandwidth is limited by regulatory agencies.
A largura de banda de rádio é limitada por agências regulatórias.
3. Figuratively, the capacity or resources available for a particular task or responsibility
I don't have the bandwidth to take on another project right now.
Não tenho capacidade disponível para assumir outro projeto agora.
The term 'bandwidth' has become increasingly common in Brazilian business and tech culture as internet adoption has grown. In informal usage in both Brazil and the USA, it has extended metaphorically to mean available time, attention, or mental capacity in professional contexts (e.g., 'I don't have the bandwidth for that'). This figurative usage is becoming more widespread in Brazilian Portuguese as well, particularly in tech and corporate environments.
NYC Slang
Not applicable - technical term used uniformly across English-speaking regions
Related Idioms & Phrases
use up bandwidth - consumir capacidade disponível
limited bandwidth - capacidade limitada
increase bandwidth - aumentar a largura de banda
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