conditional block

[/kənˈdɪʃənəl blɒk/]
nounpl: conditional blocks
bloco condicional
1. A segment of code that executes only if a specified condition evaluates to true
The conditional block checks if the user is logged in before displaying the dashboard.
O bloco condicional verifica se o usuário está autenticado antes de exibir o painel.
2. In programming, a structure (typically using if, if-else, or switch statements) that controls program flow based on boolean conditions
This conditional block contains nested if statements to handle multiple scenarios.
Este bloco condicional contém declarações if aninhadas para lidar com múltiplos cenários.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and computer science education. In Brazil, both the English term and Portuguese translation are commonly used in tech industries, with tech professionals often switching between languages. The term is essential in programming courses and documentation across all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conditional statementif statementcontrol structureconditional construct
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconditional blocksequential block

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloco condicional
Standard term used in programming education and documentation
São Paulo
bloco condicional / estrutura condicional
Tech hubs often use English term 'conditional block' directly in professional contexts
Portugal
bloco condicional
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'instrução condicional' is used
USA Tech
N/A
Term universally used in English-speaking programming communities

Related Words

if-else statementswitch statementboolean conditionloopcontrol flowternary operator

Related Idioms & Phrases

nested conditional block
conditional block execution
enter a conditional block
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