capacitive touchscreen
[kəˈpæsɪtɪv ˈtʌtʃskriːn]
nounpl: capacitive touchscreens
tela sensível ao toque capacitiva
1. A type of touchscreen technology that detects touch through the electrical properties of the human body, using a layer of capacitive material to sense changes in capacitance when a finger or conductive stylus touches the surface
Most modern smartphones use a capacitive touchscreen because they are more responsive and accurate than resistive screens.
A maioria dos smartphones modernos usa uma tela sensível ao toque capacitiva porque são mais responsivas e precisas do que as telas resistivas.
2. An interactive display interface commonly found in mobile devices, tablets, and consumer electronics that responds to finger touch without requiring pressure
The capacitive touchscreen on this tablet allows for smooth multi-touch gestures.
A tela sensível ao toque capacitiva deste tablet permite gestos multi-toque suave.
In Brazil, the capacitive touchscreen became ubiquitous with the introduction of smartphones in the late 2000s and early 2010s, revolutionizing consumer electronics. The term 'tela capacitiva' is widely understood in tech-savvy circles and consumer contexts. In Portugal, the term 'ecrã sensível ao toque' is more formally used in technical documentation and product descriptions. The technology represents a shift from physical interfaces to gesture-based control in contemporary digital culture across both Brazil and Portugal.
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