fones de ouvido
1. Small electronic devices worn in or over the ears to listen to audio from a portable music player, phone, or other device
I put on my earphones to listen to music while jogging.
Coloquei meus fones de ouvido para ouvir música enquanto corria.
2. Audio transducers that convert electrical signals into sound and are designed to be worn on the ear
These wireless earphones have excellent sound quality.
Estes fones de ouvido sem fio têm uma excelente qualidade de som.
Earphones are an integral part of modern Brazilian and American culture, especially among young people. In Brazil, the term 'fones de ouvido' is universally understood, though younger generations often use the shortened 'fones.' The use of earphones while commuting on buses and metros is extremely common in Brazilian cities. In the USA, earphones (particularly AirPods and other wireless models) are considered status symbols and fashion accessories in addition to functional devices.
NYC Slang
buds, ears, cans
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