computer equipment

[/kəmˈpjuːtər ɪˈkwɪpmənt/]
nounpl: computer equipment (uncountable) / pieces of computer equipment
equipamento de computador / equipamento informático
1. Physical devices, machinery, and hardware used in computing systems
The office invested in new computer equipment to upgrade their IT infrastructure.
O escritório investiu em novo equipamento de computador para atualizar sua infraestrutura de TI.
2. Tangible technological devices such as monitors, keyboards, servers, and peripherals
All computer equipment must be properly maintained and regularly updated.
Todo equipamento informático deve ser adequadamente mantido e regularmente atualizado.
In Brazil, the term 'equipamento de informática' is widely used in commercial contexts, while 'equipamento de computador' is more literal. The tech industry in São Paulo frequently uses these terms in business proposals and procurement documents. In the USA, 'computer equipment' is standard in corporate and educational environments, often abbreviated as 'comp equipment' in informal settings.
NYC Slang
hardware / tech gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
computer hardwareIT equipmentcomputing devicestechnological equipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
softwarecomputer programs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipamento de computador / equipamento informático
Most common in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
equipamento de informática
Preferred in commercial and corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
equipamento de computador
Standard usage in tech industries
Portugal
equipamento informático / equipamento de computador
European Portuguese tends to use 'informático' more frequently

Related Words

hardwareperipheralsserversmonitorskeyboardsinfrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

state-of-the-art computer equipment
computer equipment failure
upgrade computer equipment
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