dialog box

[/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɔːg bɑːks/]
nounpl: dialog boxes
caixa de diálogo
1. A small window or panel that appears on a computer screen to communicate information to the user or request input, typically requiring a response before the user can continue with other tasks
A dialog box appeared asking me to confirm the file deletion.
Uma caixa de diálogo apareceu pedindo para eu confirmar a exclusão do arquivo.
2. A graphical user interface element used in software applications for user interaction and data input
The print dialog box allows you to select printer settings before printing.
A caixa de diálogo de impressão permite que você selecione as configurações da impressora antes de imprimir.
This is a standard technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American English-speaking tech communities. The term is universal in software documentation, and the Portuguese translation 'caixa de diálogo' is consistently used across all Portuguese-speaking regions without significant variation. Users of Windows, macOS, and Linux all encounter dialog boxes regularly.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dialog windowpopup windowmodal windowalert box

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caixa de diálogo
Standard term used in most Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation and software
Rio de Janeiro
caixa de diálogo
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
caixa de diálogo
Same as general Brazilian usage; also used in tech companies
Portugal
caixa de diálogo
Identical terminology used in European Portuguese software and documentation

Related Words

windowinterfaceuser interfacepromptmessage boxinput field

Related Idioms & Phrases

pop-up dialog box
modal dialog box
modeless dialog box
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