conectados
[koh-neh-TAH-dohsh]
adjectivemasculinepl: conectados (masculine plural) / conectadas (feminine plural)
connected
1. joined or linked together by a connection
The two computers are connected via a network cable.
Os dois computadores estão conectados por um cabo de rede.
2. having access to the internet or online services
Young people today are always connected to their phones.
Jovens atualmente estão sempre conectados aos seus celulares.
3. in contact or communication with someone
We stayed connected during the pandemic through video calls.
Nos mantivemos conectados durante a pandemia por videochamadas.
4. related or associated logically or causally
These historical events are closely connected.
Estes eventos históricos estão intimamente conectados.
In modern Brazilian Portuguese, 'conectados' is heavily used in digital, technological, and social contexts, reflecting Brazil's growing tech-savvy population. It's particularly common among younger Brazilians and in corporate environments. The word has become part of everyday vocabulary due to widespread internet and social media adoption.
NYC Slang
plugged in / wired / online
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar conectado à realidade - to be in touch with reality
manter-se conectado - to stay connected
estar desconectado - to be disconnected/out of touch
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