nounmasculinepl: emulators
emulador
1. a person who attempts to emulate or imitate another person, especially someone admired
He is an emulator of his father's business strategies.
Ele é um emulador das estratégias de negócios de seu pai.
2. a software or hardware device that enables a computer or device to imitate the functions of another computer or system
The Android emulator allows developers to test apps without a physical phone.
O emulador de Android permite que desenvolvedores testem aplicativos sem um telefone físico.
3. a program that reproduces the functions of a gaming console or retro system on modern hardware
Retro gamers often use an emulator to play classic Nintendo games on their computers.
Os fãs de jogos retrô costumam usar um emulador para jogar clássicos da Nintendo em seus computadores.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'emulador' is especially prominent in gaming communities where retro game emulators are popular for preserving classic games. The term is also widely used in software development and mobile app testing. In the USA, emulators are essential tools in software development, particularly for iOS and Android app testing before deployment.
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