common technology

[ˈkɒmən tekˈnɒlədʒi]
noun phrasefemininepl: common technologies / tecnologias comuns
tecnologia comum
1. technology that is widely available, accessible, and used by a large portion of the population or industry
Smartphones have become common technology in developing countries.
Smartphones se tornaram uma tecnologia comum em países em desenvolvimento.
2. standard or conventional technology that is well-established and familiar to most users
Email is common technology in modern workplaces.
E-mail é uma tecnologia comum nos ambientes de trabalho modernos.
3. technology that shares similar characteristics or functions across different platforms or industries
Cloud storage is now common technology across various software applications.
Armazenamento em nuvem é agora uma tecnologia comum em vários aplicativos de software.
In Brazil, 'tecnologia comum' is frequently used in business, education, and tech sectors to describe technologies that have been widely adopted and are no longer considered innovative. The term is often contrasted with 'tecnologia de ponta' (cutting-edge technology) in corporate training and development discussions. In the USA, the phrase emphasizes accessibility and market penetration, reflecting the cultural value placed on democratizing technology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mainstream technologystandard technologyconventional technologywidespread technologypopular technology
Antonyms / Antônimos
advanced technologycutting-edge technologyemerging technologyrare technologyniche technology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tecnologia comum
Standard usage across all regions of Brazil
São Paulo
tecnologia comum / tecnologia padrão
Both terms are used interchangeably in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
tecnologia comum
Standard term used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
tecnologia comum
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'tecnologia vulgar' for very widespread tech

Related Words

technology adoptiondigital transformationtechnological innovationinfrastructure technologylegacy systems

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-the-shelf technology
tried and tested technology
bread and butter technology
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