essential hardware
[ɪˈsenʃəl ˈhɑːrdwɛr]
nounpl: essential hardware (uncountable) / essential hardwares (countable)
hardware essencial
1. The fundamental physical components and equipment necessary for a computer system or device to function properly
A processor, motherboard, and RAM are essential hardware for any computer.
Um processador, placa-mãe e RAM são hardware essencial para qualquer computador.
2. Basic tools and equipment required for completing a specific task or project
Before starting construction, ensure you have all the essential hardware like nails, screws, and fasteners.
Antes de começar a construção, certifique-se de que você tem todo o hardware essencial, como pregos, parafusos e fixadores.
3. Critical physical infrastructure or components required for system operation
Network servers require essential hardware upgrades to handle increased traffic.
Servidores de rede requerem atualizações de hardware essencial para lidar com o tráfego aumentado.
In Brazil, the term 'hardware essencial' is widely used in technology and IT sectors, particularly in São Paulo's thriving tech industry. Americans and Brazilians alike use this term to distinguish necessary components from luxury additions. In Portugal, the terminology may be slightly more formal. The phrase reflects the global tech culture where hardware terminology is standardized across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
the basics / the must-haves
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