electronic gadget

[/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk ˈɡædʒɪt/]
nounmasculinepl: electronic gadgets / eletrônicos gadgets
gadget eletrônico
1. A small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one
She bought the latest electronic gadget to help organize her home.
Ela comprou o mais recente gadget eletrônico para ajudar a organizar sua casa.
2. A portable electronic device designed for a specific function or application
Smartphones are the most popular electronic gadgets in the world.
Smartphones são os gadgets eletrônicos mais populares do mundo.
In Brazil, the English word 'gadget' has been widely adopted into Portuguese, especially among younger generations and in tech communities. While more formal contexts prefer 'dispositivo eletrônico' or 'aparelho eletrônico,' the term 'gadget eletrônico' is increasingly common in marketing and casual speech. In the USA, electronic gadgets represent consumer culture and technological progress, while in Brazil, there's enthusiasm for new technology but often with greater price sensitivity due to higher import costs.
NYC Slang
gizmo / doo-dad
Synonyms / Sinônimos
devicegizmoelectronic devicegadgetcontraptionapparatus
Antonyms / Antônimos
analog toolmanual devicemechanical tool

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gadget eletrônico
Most common term, often shortened to just 'gadget'
Rio de Janeiro
aparelhinho eletrônico
More informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
dispositivo eletrônico
More formal and technical terminology
Portugal
aparelho eletrônico
Preferred term in European Portuguese; 'gadget' less commonly used

Related Words

technologyinnovationportable devicedigital devicesmartphonetabletwearable

Related Idioms & Phrases

the latest and greatest gadget
gadget freak
tech gadget junkie
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