digital game

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ɡeɪm/]
nounpl: digital games
jogo digital
1. an interactive electronic game played on a computer, console, mobile device, or other digital platform
She spent the afternoon playing her favorite digital game on her smartphone.
Ela passou a tarde jogando seu jogo digital favorito no smartphone.
2. a form of entertainment or competition that uses digital technology and often involves graphics, sound, and interactive gameplay
Digital games have become a major form of entertainment for people of all ages.
Jogos digitais se tornaram uma forma importante de entretenimento para pessoas de todas as idades.
Digital games have become a dominant form of entertainment in both Brazilian and American culture, with significant industries supporting esports, streaming, and game development. In Brazil, gaming culture is rapidly growing, with popular titles and competitive gaming gaining mainstream recognition. The term 'jogo digital' is widely understood and used in contemporary Portuguese, reflecting the global penetration of digital gaming.
NYC Slang
video game / game (colloquial)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
video gameelectronic gamecomputer gameonline game
Antonyms / Antônimos
board gamecard gametraditional gameanalog game

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo digital
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
jogo digital / videogame
both terms are commonly used; videogame is widely accepted
Rio de Janeiro
jogo digital
standard usage; 'jogo eletrônico' also used
Portugal
jogo digital / videojogo
Portuguese preference for 'videojogo' but 'jogo digital' is understood

Related Words

gaminggameplayconsoleplatformesportsvirtual reality

Related Idioms & Phrases

play a digital game
addicted to digital games
level up in a digital game
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