central processor

[ˈsen.trəl ˈprɑː.ses.ər]
nounpl: central processors
processador central
1. The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing operations and executes instructions from programs
The central processor determines how quickly a computer can execute tasks.
O processador central determina a velocidade com que um computador pode executar tarefas.
2. In computing architecture, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) that serves as the main control and calculation unit
Modern central processors have multiple cores for parallel processing.
Os processadores centrais modernos possuem múltiplos núcleos para processamento paralelo.
The term 'central processor' is primarily used in technical and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the English acronym 'CPU' is extremely common in informal tech discussions, while 'processador central' is preferred in formal documentation. The term reflects the globalized nature of computing terminology where English terms often dominate across Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CPUprocessorcentral processing unitmain processorcore processor
Antonyms / Antônimos
peripheral processorco-processor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
processador central
standard technical term used in computing contexts
Brazil (informal)
processador
abbreviated form commonly used in casual conversation
Portugal
processador central
same usage as Brazil; also commonly abbreviated as 'processador'
Brazil (tech community)
CPU
anglicism widely used in technical documentation and IT professionals

Related Words

graphics processormicroprocessormotherboardclock speedcache memoryinstruction set

Related Idioms & Phrases

upgrade the central processor
strain on the central processor
central processor bottleneck
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