direct currents

[dəˈrɛkt ˈkɜrənts]
nounpl: direct currents
correntes diretas
1. Electric current that flows in one constant direction, typically from positive to negative terminal
Direct currents are commonly used in batteries and electronic devices.
Correntes diretas são comumente usadas em baterias e dispositivos eletrônicos.
2. The plural form referring to multiple instances or applications of unidirectional electrical flow
The system uses multiple direct currents to power different circuits.
O sistema usa múltiplas correntes diretas para alimentar diferentes circuitos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'corrente contínua' (CC) is the more traditional and widely used term in technical and educational contexts, while 'corrente direta' is less common. In Portugal, 'corrente contínua' is the standard terminology. The English abbreviation 'DC' is universally recognized in both countries' technological sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DCunidirectional currentssteady currents
Antonyms / Antônimos
alternating currentsAC

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correntes diretas
Standard technical term used in engineering and physics contexts
Portugal
correntes contínuas
More commonly used in Portuguese; literally 'continuous currents'
Brazil - Technical
CC (corrente contínua)
Abbreviated form commonly used in technical documentation and engineering

Related Words

voltageamperageresistancecircuitbatteryelectrode

Related Idioms & Phrases

flow of direct current
direct current circuit
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →