data speed

[ˈdeɪtə spiːd]
nounpl: data speeds
velocidade de dados
1. The rate at which data is transmitted or processed, typically measured in bits per second (bps), megabits per second (Mbps), or gigabits per second (Gbps)
The data speed of this internet connection is 100 Mbps.
A velocidade de dados dessa conexão de internet é de 100 Mbps.
2. The performance capability of a device or network in transferring information
We upgraded our servers to improve data speed and reduce latency.
Atualizamos nossos servidores para melhorar a velocidade de dados e reduzir a latência.
3. In storage devices, the rate at which data can be read from or written to a medium
The SSD has a data speed of 500 MB/s for read operations.
O SSD tem uma velocidade de dados de 500 MB/s para operações de leitura.
In Brazil, discussions about 'velocidade de dados' are increasingly common as internet infrastructure improves and 5G networks expand. The term is used in both casual conversations about home internet speeds and in technical IT discussions. In the USA, 'data speed' is a standard technical term used by ISPs, tech companies, and consumers when discussing connection quality and device performance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transmission speeddata ratebandwidththroughputconnection speed
Antonyms / Antônimos
latencydelaylag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velocidade de dados
Most common term used in Brazil for data transmission speed
São Paulo
velocidade de transferência
Alternative term emphasizing the transfer aspect
Portugal
velocidade de transmissão de dados
More formal phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese
Technical contexts
taxa de transferência
Used in technical and IT documentation across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

bandwidththroughputlatencyconnectionnetworktransfer ratebit rate

Related Idioms & Phrases

high-speed data connection
data speed bottleneck
data speed optimization
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