digital materials

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: digital materials
materiais digitais
1. Content or resources in digital format, including text, images, audio, video, and interactive files accessible through electronic devices
The library has expanded its collection of digital materials for online learning.
A biblioteca expandiu sua coleção de materiais digitais para o aprendizado online.
2. Educational resources, documents, or media stored and distributed in electronic or digital form rather than physical format
Teachers are increasingly using digital materials to enhance classroom instruction.
Os professores estão cada vez mais usando materiais digitais para melhorar o ensino em sala de aula.
3. Any tangible or intangible content created, stored, or presented using digital technology
The company invested heavily in creating digital materials for its e-commerce platform.
A empresa investiu muito na criação de materiais digitais para sua plataforma de comércio eletrônico.
In Brazil, the shift toward digital materials has accelerated significantly in educational institutions and corporate environments, especially following the pandemic. The term 'materiais digitais' is widely recognized in academic, business, and governmental sectors. In Portugal, while the translation is similar, there's a slight preference in academic circles for 'recursos digitais' (digital resources). The concept represents a fundamental shift in how information is stored, accessed, and shared in contemporary society, reflecting global digital transformation trends.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital contentdigital resourceselectronic materialsonline materialsdigital assets
Antonyms / Antônimos
physical materialsprinted materialstangible materialsanalog materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais digitais
Standard usage in education and business contexts
São Paulo
materiais digitais / conteúdo digital
More commonly used in tech and business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
materiais digitais / recursos online
Both terms are used interchangeably in educational institutions
Portugal
materiais digitais / recursos digitais
Slightly more formal preference for 'recursos digitais' in academic contexts

Related Words

digital filese-learningmultimediacloud storagedigital librarydatabase

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the digital age
going digital
digital divide
digital transformation
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