e-reader

[/ˈiː.riː.dər/]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital readerelectronic readere-book readertabletdigital device
Antonyms / Antônimos
physical bookprinted bookpaperback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
leitor eletrônico
Most common and formal term used across Brazil
São Paulo
leitor digital
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
e-reader
English term often used as-is in casual conversation
Portugal
leitor de livros eletrônicos
More descriptive Portuguese term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

e-bookdigital publishinge-inkKindleKoboepubPDF

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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