desktop computers
[/ˈdɛsktɑp kəmˈpjuːtərz/]
nounpl: desktop computers
computadores de mesa
1. A personal computer designed to be placed on a desk or table, typically consisting of a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse connected to a central processing unit
Many offices still prefer desktop computers for their employees because of their larger screens and better ergonomics.
Muitos escritórios ainda preferem computadores de mesa para seus funcionários por causa de suas telas maiores e melhor ergonomia.
2. A stationary computing device that is more powerful and upgradeable than laptops or mobile devices
Graphic designers often choose desktop computers over laptops for their superior processing power.
Designers gráficos frequentemente escolhem computadores de mesa em vez de laptops por sua superior capacidade de processamento.
In Brazil, 'computadores de mesa' is the traditional formal term used in both professional and everyday contexts. The English term 'desktop' has become increasingly popular among tech-savvy younger users. In corporate environments, desktop computers remain standard for office work, though there has been a gradual shift toward hybrid setups with laptops and docking stations. In Portugal, the term differs due to different vocabulary for 'desk' (secretária vs. mesa).
Related Idioms & Phrases
stuck to the desktop (unable to leave the desk/office)
desktop jockey (someone who works primarily at a desk)
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