cyber

[/ˈsaɪbər/]
adjective/prefix
ciber
1. relating to computers, information technology, or the internet
The company invested heavily in cyber security.
A empresa investiu muito em segurança cibernética.
2. relating to virtual reality or cyberspace
He explored cyber worlds in the video game.
Ele explorou mundos cibernéticos no videogame.
3. prefix denoting connection to computers or the internet
Cybercrime has become a major global concern.
O cibercrime tornou-se uma preocupação global importante.
The term 'cyber' is widely used in both English and Portuguese tech communities. In Brazil, it's commonly seen in compound words like 'cibersegurança' and 'ciberataque'. It's a borrowed term in Portuguese but has become standardized in technology discourse across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digitalvirtualonlineelectronic
Antonyms / Antônimos
offlinephysicalanalog

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ciber
commonly used in technology contexts
São Paulo
ciber/digital
both forms used interchangeably in tech industry
Portugal
ciber
increasingly used in formal technology documents

Related Words

cybersecuritycyberattackcybercrimecyberspacecybernetic

Related Idioms & Phrases

cyber attack
cyber warfare
cyber bullying
cyber cafè
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