encriptador

[eŋ.krip.ta.ˈdoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: encriptadores
encryptor
1. A device, software, or person that encrypts data or information using cryptographic algorithms
The encryptor converts plaintext into ciphertext using a secret key.
O encriptador converte texto simples em texto cifrado usando uma chave secreta.
2. In computing, a program or module responsible for implementing encryption processes
The email client uses an encryptor to secure messages before transmission.
O cliente de email usa um encriptador para proteger mensagens antes da transmissão.
The term 'encriptador' is predominantly used in Brazilian Portuguese technical and IT contexts, particularly in cybersecurity, banking, and digital communications sectors. In Portugal, alternatives like 'cifrador' are more common. The word reflects the globalized nature of technology vocabulary, with 'encriptar' derived from English 'encrypt'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cifradorcriptografadorcodificadorencriptador de dados
Antonyms / Antônimos
decriptadordescriptografadordecodificador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encriptador
Standard term used in technology and IT contexts
São Paulo
encriptador
Commonly used in tech industries and financial sectors
Portugal
encriptador
Less common; 'cifrador' or 'criptografador' may be preferred in European Portuguese
Technical English (USA)
encryptor
Standard terminology in cryptography and cybersecurity fields

Related Words

encriptaçãoencriptarchave criptográficaalgoritmo de criptografiasegurança de dadosdecriptador

Related Idioms & Phrases

encriptador de ponta a ponta (end-to-end encryptor)
encriptador de chave pública (public key encryptor)
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