digital device

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounmasculinepl: digital devices / dispositivos digitais
dispositivo digital
1. An electronic device that processes, stores, or transmits data in digital form using binary code (0s and 1s)
Smartphones are the most common digital devices used daily by millions of people worldwide.
Smartphones são os dispositivos digitais mais comuns usados diariamente por milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo.
2. Any gadget or equipment that operates using discrete electronic signals rather than analog signals
The company specializes in manufacturing innovative digital devices for home automation.
A empresa se especializa na fabricação de dispositivos digitais inovadores para automação residencial.
3. A tool or instrument designed to perform computational or communicative functions electronically
Modern digital devices require regular software updates to maintain security.
Os dispositivos digitais modernos requerem atualizações regulares de software para manter a segurança.
In Brazil, the term 'dispositivo digital' has become increasingly prevalent with the expansion of technology access and digital literacy initiatives. The concept is deeply tied to contemporary cultural shifts toward digitalization in education, commerce, and government services. In the USA and NYC, this term is commonly used in tech industry discussions, marketing, and educational contexts, reflecting the region's tech-centric culture.
NYC Slang
tech gadget / device / gizmo
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electronic devicegadgetdigital gadgetsmart deviceelectronic gadget
Antonyms / Antônimos
analog devicemechanical devicenon-digital device

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivo digital
Standard term used across Brazil, most common in tech industry and education
Rio de Janeiro
dispositivo digital / gadget digital
Both terms used interchangeably in casual and formal contexts
São Paulo
dispositivo digital / equipamento digital
Tech-savvy region uses 'dispositivo digital' in formal contexts and 'gadget' informally
Portugal
dispositivo digital / equipamento digital
Similar usage to Brazil but with slightly more formal tone in professional contexts

Related Words

technologysoftwarehardwaresmartphonecomputertabletwearableIoT

Related Idioms & Phrases

go digital
digital transformation
digital revolution
digital divide
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