different configuration

[/ˈdɪfərənt ˌkɑːnfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: different configurations / configurações diferentes
configuração diferente
1. An arrangement or setup that differs from another; a distinct way of organizing or arranging components, elements, or parts
The software supports a different configuration for each user profile.
O software suporta uma configuração diferente para cada perfil de usuário.
2. In technical contexts, an alternative arrangement of hardware, software, or system settings
We tested the application in a different configuration to troubleshoot the issue.
Testamos a aplicação em uma configuração diferente para resolver o problema.
3. A distinct structural or organizational arrangement that varies from the standard or expected setup
The building can be arranged in a different configuration depending on the event.
O edifício pode ser organizado em uma configuração diferente dependendo do evento.
This term is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese technical, professional, and academic contexts, particularly in IT, engineering, and business environments. It's a direct translation that works equivalently across both Brazilian and European Portuguese. In informal contexts, Brazilians might use 'jeito diferente' (different way) or 'forma diferente' (different form) as colloquial alternatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alternative arrangementdifferent setupdistinct arrangementdifferent layoutalternative configuration
Antonyms / Antônimos
same configurationidentical setupstandard configurationconventional arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
configuração diferente
Standard usage in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
configuração diferente / arranjo diferente
Common in business and technical environments
Rio de Janeiro
configuração diferente
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'jeito diferente de organizar'
Portugal
configuração diferente
Identical usage; also 'disposição diferente' in some contexts

Related Words

configurationarrangementsetupstructurelayoutorganizationalternativemodification

Related Idioms & Phrases

change the configuration
try a different setup
rearrange the layout
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