nounmasculinepl: e-readers
leitor eletrônico
1. A handheld electronic device designed primarily for reading digital books and other text-based publications
She bought an e-reader to carry hundreds of books while traveling.
Ela comprou um leitor eletrônico para carregar centenas de livros enquanto viajava.
2. A digital device with an electronic ink display that mimics the appearance of printed text on paper
The e-reader's screen uses e-ink technology to reduce eye strain.
A tela do leitor eletrônico usa tecnologia de tinta eletrônica para reduzir o cansaço visual.
3. Any software application or platform used for reading electronic documents on computers or mobile devices
Most smartphones have an e-reader app preinstalled.
A maioria dos smartphones tem um aplicativo de leitor eletrônico pré-instalado.
E-readers have become increasingly popular in both Brazil and the USA as digital publishing grows. In Brazil, the term 'leitor eletrônico' is widely understood among younger audiences and tech-savvy consumers, though the English term 'e-reader' is also commonly used. The devices represent a shift toward sustainable reading practices and have particularly impacted the publishing industry in both countries, with major platforms like Amazon's Kindle and local alternatives gaining significant market share.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go digital with an e-reader
leave your books at home with an e-reader
light as a feather e-reader
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