unidade de disco
1. A computer hardware device that reads and writes data on magnetic or optical disks
The disk drive in my computer stopped working yesterday.
A unidade de disco do meu computador parou de funcionar ontem.
2. A peripheral device used to store and retrieve digital information
You can connect an external disk drive to back up your files.
Você pode conectar uma unidade de disco externa para fazer backup de seus arquivos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'disk drive' is a technical term commonly used in computing. With the rise of solid-state drives (SSDs), the term 'disk drive' is becoming somewhat dated, with people increasingly referring to 'hard drive' or 'SSD'. In Brazil, the term 'unidade de disco' remains the formal technical translation, though younger speakers may simply use the English term directly in conversation.
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