basic hardware
[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈhɑːrdwɛr]
nounpl: basic hardware (uncountable) / basic hardwares (countable)
hardware básico
1. The fundamental physical components of a computer system, including the processor, motherboard, memory, and storage devices that form the core infrastructure
Before installing software, you need to understand the basic hardware of your computer.
Antes de instalar software, você precisa entender o hardware básico do seu computador.
2. The essential physical components required for a system to function, as opposed to peripherals or optional upgrades
The basic hardware includes the CPU, RAM, and hard drive.
O hardware básico inclui o CPU, RAM e unidade de disco rígido.
3. Foundational physical tools and materials used in construction, computing, or mechanical systems
The contractor purchased basic hardware such as nails, bolts, and screws.
O empreiteiro comprou hardware básico como pregos, parafusos e porcas.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and technology contexts across both English and Portuguese-speaking regions. In Brazil, the term 'hardware básico' is widely used in IT education, tech support, and professional environments. The term reflects the globalized nature of technology vocabulary, with minimal cultural variation between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese usage.
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