data card

[/ˈdeɪtə kɑːrd/]
nounpl: data cards
cartão de dados
1. A physical card or device that stores digital information, typically used for data storage, identification, or mobile connectivity
She inserted the data card into the device to transfer the files.
Ela inseriu o cartão de dados no dispositivo para transferir os arquivos.
2. A SIM card or mobile connectivity card that enables data transmission on mobile devices
I need to purchase a data card to get internet access on my tablet.
Preciso comprar um cartão de dados para ter acesso à internet no meu tablet.
3. A memory card used in cameras, smartphones, or other electronic devices for storing photographs and videos
The photographer inserted a new data card into the camera before the shoot.
O fotógrafo inseriu um novo cartão de dados na câmera antes da sessão de fotos.
In Brazil, 'cartão de dados' is widely used in both consumer and business contexts, particularly for mobile devices and digital photography. The term has become increasingly common with the proliferation of smartphones and digital cameras. In Portugal, 'cartão de memória' is often preferred for storage cards, while 'cartão de dados' is more commonly associated with mobile connectivity solutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory cardSD cardSIM cardstorage cardchip card

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cartão de dados
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
cartão de memória or cartão de dados
Both terms are used interchangeably in tech-savvy urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
cartão de dados
Standard usage in the metropolitan area
Portugal
cartão de dados or cartão de memória
Both terms used; 'cartão de memória' is slightly more common for storage devices

Related Words

memory cardSIM cardmicroSD cardflash driveUSB drivedevice storage
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