external software

[/ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈsɔːftwɛər/]
nounpl: external software (invariable) / external softwares (less common)
software externo
1. Software applications or programs developed by third-party vendors that are installed and run on a computer system separately from the operating system or primary applications
The company uses external software to manage their customer database.
A empresa utiliza software externo para gerenciar seu banco de dados de clientes.
2. Programs or applications that integrate with or operate alongside existing systems but are not part of the core system infrastructure
External software tools help improve productivity in the workplace.
Ferramentas de software externo ajudam a melhorar a produtividade no ambiente de trabalho.
In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'software externo' is widely used in IT departments and tech companies. In the USA and English-speaking countries, businesses often prefer the term 'third-party software' to emphasize the independent vendor relationship. The distinction is important in licensing agreements and enterprise software management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
third-party softwareindependent softwareadd-on softwareplug-in software
Antonyms / Antônimos
built-in softwareinternal softwarenative softwareintegrated software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software externo
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese technical and business contexts
São Paulo
software de terceiros
Alternative term sometimes used in corporate environments
Portugal
software externo
Same term used, though 'aplicação externa' may also be used in some contexts

Related Words

application softwareproprietary softwareopen-source softwarevendor softwarelicensed software

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug and play external software
external software integration
external software compatibility
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