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.
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