boolean variable

[/ˈbuːliən ˈvɛriəbl/]
nounpl: boolean variables
variável booleana
1. A variable in programming that can hold only one of two values: true or false
The boolean variable 'isActive' stores whether a user account is currently active.
A variável booleana 'isActive' armazena se uma conta de usuário está ativa ou não.
2. A data type used in computer science and logic to represent binary states
We used a boolean variable to check if the password was valid.
Usamos uma variável booleana para verificar se a senha era válida.
This is a technical term universally recognized in programming across both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, English technical terminology is often preserved in software development environments, though Portuguese translations are used in educational settings. The term is gender-neutral in both languages when used in technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boollogical variabletruth variablebinary variable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
variável booleana
Standard term used in Brazilian computer science education and industry
São Paulo
variável booleana
Commonly used in tech hubs; sometimes abbreviated as 'bool var'
Portugal
variável booleana
Same term used; occasionally 'variável lógica' as alternative
USA
boolean variable
Universal technical term in English-speaking countries

Related Words

boolean logicboolean expressionboolean operatordata typeconditional statementtrue/false values

Related Idioms & Phrases

flip a boolean
set a boolean to true
check a boolean condition
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