external component
[ɪkˈstɜrnəl kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: external components
componente externo
1. A part or element that is physically located outside of a main system, device, or structure and functions as an auxiliary or supplementary part
The external component of the computer includes the monitor and keyboard.
O componente externo do computador inclui o monitor e o teclado.
2. In technology and engineering, a peripheral device or module that connects to a primary system from the outside
The printer is an external component that connects via USB.
A impressora é um componente externo que se conecta via USB.
3. An independent element that influences or affects a system but originates from outside it
External components like weather and market conditions impact the business.
Componentes externos como clima e condições de mercado impactam o negócio.
The term 'external component' is primarily used in technical and industrial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, as technology adoption has grown, this term is increasingly used in educational and professional settings. It maintains the same meaning across both cultures and is a standard term in international technical documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
add external components to enhance functionality
remove external components for troubleshooting
external components make or break the system
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