encrypted text

[en-ˈkrɪp-təd ˈtekst]
nounpl: encrypted texts
texto criptografado
1. Text or data that has been converted into a code or cipher to prevent unauthorized access or reading
The encrypted text can only be decrypted with the correct password.
O texto criptografado só pode ser descriptografado com a senha correta.
2. Written content that has been transformed using cryptographic algorithms to ensure confidentiality and security
The hacker could not read the encrypted text without the encryption key.
O invasor não conseguiu ler o texto criptografado sem a chave de criptografia.
This is primarily a technical and IT-related term used globally in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese without significant cultural variation. In cybersecurity contexts, both 'criptografado' and 'encriptado' are accepted in Brazilian Portuguese, though 'criptografado' is preferred. In Portugal, 'cifrado' reflects more traditional linguistic preferences while 'encriptado' is increasingly common with modernization of technology terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cipher textencoded textscrambled textcoded message
Antonyms / Antônimos
plaintextunencrypted textdecrypted textclear text

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
texto criptografado
most common and standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
texto criptografado / texto codificado
both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
texto criptografado
predominant technical term in business and IT sectors
Portugal
texto encriptado / texto cifrado
both terms are used; 'cifrado' is more traditional in Portuguese

Related Words

encryptiondecryptioncryptographydigital securitypasswordencryption key

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the code
crack the encryption
lock and key
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