display rotation

[dɪˈspleɪ roʊˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: display rotations
rotação de tela
1. The automatic or manual adjustment of content orientation on a digital screen, typically between portrait and landscape modes
The display rotation feature on my smartphone allows me to view videos in landscape mode.
A função de rotação de tela do meu smartphone me permite assistir vídeos em modo paisagem.
2. A system setting that controls whether a device's screen orientation changes based on device movement or user preference
I disabled display rotation to keep my screen in portrait mode while reading.
Desabilitei a rotação de tela para manter minha tela em modo retrato enquanto leio.
3. The physical turning or spinning of displayed content on a screen
The photo editor offers display rotation options to adjust image orientation.
O editor de fotos oferece opções de rotação de tela para ajustar a orientação da imagem.
Display rotation is a ubiquitous feature in modern technology culture across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, tech-savvy users and professionals frequently reference 'rotação de tela' when discussing smartphone and tablet usability. The feature became particularly important during the rise of mobile computing and is now expected on all modern devices. In American tech culture, 'auto-rotate' or 'display rotation' is commonly discussed in technology forums and user guides.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
screen rotationorientation changeauto-rotatedevice rotation
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed orientationportrait locklandscape lock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rotação de tela
Most common and standard term in Brazil
São Paulo
rotação de tela
Standard usage, commonly used in tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
rotação de tela
Standard usage, may also hear 'giro de tela' colloquially
Portugal
rotação de ecrã
Portuguese European variant using 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

accelerometergyroscopeorientation sensorresponsive design

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn the display
flip the screen
rotate the view
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