for loop

[fɔr lup]
nounpl: for loops
laço for
1. A programming control structure that repeats a block of code a specified number of times, typically iterating over a sequence of values
The for loop iterates through the array and prints each element.
O laço for itera através do array e imprime cada elemento.
2. A fundamental loop construct in most programming languages where a counter variable is initialized, a condition is checked, and an increment/decrement occurs
In Java, a for loop has the syntax: for(int i=0; i<10; i++)
Em Java, um laço for tem a sintaxe: for(int i=0; i<10; i++)
In Brazilian tech and educational environments, 'laço for' is the standard translation, though many programmers use the English term directly in code comments and discussions. Portugal tends to use 'ciclo for' more formally. The term is universal in programming regardless of region, with most developers understanding both the English original and the Portuguese translation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
counted loopdeterministic loopiteration construct
Antonyms / Antônimos
while loopdo-while looprecursive call

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
laço for
Standard term used in programming education and industry
Portugal
ciclo for
Alternative term used in Portuguese programming contexts
Technical English (Universal)
for loop
Usually not translated in technical documentation; English term preferred

Related Words

loopiterationcounter variablecontrol structurewhile loopforeach loopnested looploop condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

break out of a for loop
nested for loops
for loop iteration
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