electronic equipment
[/ɪˌlek'trɑːnɪk ɪ'kwɪpmənt/]
nounpl: electronic equipments
equipamento eletrônico
1. Devices or machines that operate using electricity and electronic components to perform specific functions
The company invested in new electronic equipment to modernize their factory.
A empresa investiu em novo equipamento eletrônico para modernizar sua fábrica.
2. Collective term for apparatus containing circuits, transistors, or semiconductors used in various applications
Electronic equipment must be properly disposed of to prevent environmental damage.
O equipamento eletrônico deve ser descartado adequadamente para evitar danos ambientais.
3. Technology-based instruments used in homes, offices, or industrial settings
The store sells a wide range of electronic equipment including computers and printers.
A loja vende uma ampla gama de equipamento eletrônico incluindo computadores e impressoras.
In Brazil, 'equipamento eletrônico' is the formal standard term used in technical, commercial, and legal documents. Informally, Brazilians may use 'aparelho' (appliance) or regional variations. The concern for 'lixo eletrônico' (e-waste) has grown significantly in Brazil due to environmental awareness. In the USA, the term is commonly used in retail, manufacturing, and waste management contexts.
NYC Slang
gadget, tech gear, electronics
Related Idioms & Phrases
piece of electronic equipment
state-of-the-art electronic equipment
electronic equipment failure
recycling electronic equipment
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