flash storage device
[/flæʃ ˈstɔːrɪdʒ dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: flash storage devices
dispositivo de armazenamento em memória flash
1. A data storage device that uses flash memory to store data electronically, with no moving mechanical components
I saved all my documents on a flash storage device before traveling.
Salvei todos os meus documentos em um dispositivo de armazenamento em memória flash antes de viajar.
2. A portable or internal storage medium that retains data without requiring a power source
Modern smartphones use flash storage devices instead of mechanical hard drives.
Os smartphones modernos usam dispositivos de armazenamento em memória flash em vez de discos rígidos mecânicos.
Flash storage devices have become ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American tech culture. In Brazil, 'pen drive' is the most commonly used colloquial term, reflecting the device's popularity for file transfer in workplaces and educational institutions. The term 'memória flash' is widely understood across generations with increasing digital literacy. In the USA and globally, the technology has become so integrated into daily life that specialized terminology is often replaced with brand names or generic terms like 'thumb drive.'
NYC Slang
thumb drive, USB stick
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