electronic device
[ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: electronic devices
dispositivo eletrônico
1. A machine or equipment that operates using electricity and contains circuits or electronic components to perform a specific function
A smartphone is an electronic device that allows you to make calls and access the internet.
Um smartphone é um dispositivo eletrônico que permite fazer chamadas e acessar a internet.
2. Any appliance or gadget that uses electrical power and semiconductors to control its operation
Modern homes contain many electronic devices such as televisions, computers, and refrigerators.
As casas modernas contêm muitos dispositivos eletrônicos como televisões, computadores e geladeiras.
In Brazil, 'dispositivo eletrônico' is the formal and technical term widely used in technology sectors, consumer electronics marketing, and official documentation. The term 'aparelho' (apparatus) is more commonly used colloquially for household appliances. In the USA, 'electronic device' is ubiquitous in consumer culture, legal documents (especially regarding data privacy), and technology education. The rapid proliferation of electronic devices has become central to both American and Brazilian lifestyles, though Brazil has experienced significant growth in mobile device adoption in recent decades.
NYC Slang
gizmo, gadget, tech
Related Idioms & Phrases
plug in an electronic device
turn on/off an electronic device
electronic waste (e-waste)
electronic goods
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