computador

[kõ.pu.ta.ˈdoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: computadores
computer
1. An electronic device for storing and processing data based on a program, with the ability to perform calculations and logical operations
I work on my computer every day.
Trabalho no meu computador todos os dias.
2. A desktop, laptop, or portable computing device used for personal, professional, or educational purposes
She bought a new laptop computer for university.
Ela comprou um novo computador portátil para a universidade.
The word 'computador' became widely adopted in Brazil and Portugal during the technology boom of the 1980s-1990s. In Brazil, it's the standard term for all computing devices, while in Portugal, both 'computador' and the older 'ordenador' may be encountered in different contexts. The term reflects the anglophone influence in technology terminology across Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
computer / machine
Synonyms / Sinônimos
máquinamáquina de calcularequipamento informático

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computador
Standard term used nationwide in Brazil
São Paulo
computador
Commonly used; no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
computador
Commonly used; no regional variation
Portugal
computador
Same term used in Portugal; sometimes 'ordenador' in older usage but computador is standard

Related Words

softwarehardwaretecladomousemonitorprocessadormemóriadisco rígido

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar grudado no computador (to be glued to the computer - spending excessive time online)
quebra-cabeça de computador (computer puzzle - something complex to solve)
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