desktop equipment

[/ˈdɛsktɑp ɪˈkwɪpmənt/]
nounpl: desktop equipment (uncountable) / desktop equipments (countable)
equipamento de mesa / equipamento de escritório
1. Physical devices and tools designed to be used on or at a desk in an office or workspace
The office manager ordered new desktop equipment including monitors, keyboards, and desk lamps.
O gerente de escritório encomendou novo equipamento de mesa, incluindo monitores, teclados e luminárias de mesa.
2. Hardware components that sit on a desk, typically used for computing or office work
Desktop equipment must be ergonomically designed to prevent workplace injuries.
O equipamento de mesa deve ser ergonomicamente projetado para prevenir lesões no local de trabalho.
3. Office supplies and devices that remain stationary on a work surface
We need to inventory all the desktop equipment in the department.
Precisamos inventariar todo o equipamento de mesa do departamento.
In Brazil, the term 'equipamento de mesa' is commonly used in corporate and educational settings. Companies often refer to 'equipamento de escritório' when discussing office infrastructure and budgeting. The distinction between portable and desktop equipment has become increasingly important in hybrid work environments. In the USA, this term is standard in office management and procurement contexts, particularly post-pandemic when workspace configuration became a key concern.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
office equipmentdesk equipmentoffice suppliesworkstation equipmentcomputer peripherals
Antonyms / Antônimos
portable equipmentmobile equipmentfieldwork equipment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
equipamento de mesa / equipamento de escritório
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
equipamento de escritório / equipamento de mesa
Business-oriented terminology preferred in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
equipamento de mesa
Common in both casual and formal contexts
Portugal
equipamento de secretária / equipamento de escritório
Portuguese uses 'secretária' for desk in some contexts

Related Words

computermonitorkeyboardmousedesk lamporganizerprinterscanner

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your desk organized with proper equipment
invest in quality desktop equipment for productivity
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