common device
[/ˈkɒmən dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: common devices
dispositivo comum
1. a widely used or frequently encountered mechanical, electronic, or technical apparatus or tool
A smartphone is a common device in modern society.
Um smartphone é um dispositivo comum na sociedade moderna.
2. a standard technique, method, or trick commonly employed in a particular field or context
Using foreshadowing is a common device in literature.
Usar antecipação é um dispositivo comum na literatura.
3. a heraldic or emblematic symbol that appears frequently or is widely recognized
The lion is a common device in medieval heraldry.
O leão é um dispositivo comum na heráldica medieval.
This term is frequently used in technical, literary, and everyday contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In literature and media, it refers to established narrative or artistic techniques. In technology contexts, it describes everyday gadgets and tools that have become ubiquitous in modern life.
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