frame rate

[/freɪm reɪt/]
nounpl: frame rates
taxa de quadros
1. The number of individual frames or images displayed per second in a video, animation, or digital display
The movie was shot at a frame rate of 24 frames per second.
O filme foi gravado a uma taxa de quadros de 24 quadros por segundo.
2. In gaming and interactive media, the number of frames rendered by the graphics engine per second, measured in FPS (frames per second)
A higher frame rate provides smoother gameplay and better visual fluidity.
Uma taxa de quadros mais alta proporciona uma jogabilidade mais suave e melhor fluidez visual.
3. The refresh rate at which a display updates its image content
Modern gaming monitors support frame rates of 144 Hz or higher.
Monitores de jogos modernos suportam taxas de quadros de 144 Hz ou superior.
Frame rate is a critical technical specification in both American and Brazilian video production and gaming industries. In Brazil, the term 'taxa de quadros' is used in professional contexts, while gamers typically use the English abbreviation 'fps'. The concept became increasingly important with the rise of gaming culture and streaming platforms like Twitch, where frame rate performance is a key selling point for hardware.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fps (frames per second)refresh rateframe frequency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de quadros
Standard technical term used in video production and gaming
Brazil (Gaming)
fps
Commonly used abbreviation in gaming communities, pronounced 'efis'
Portugal
taxa de fotogramas
Alternative technical term preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal (Gaming)
fps
Same abbreviation used in Portuguese gaming communities

Related Words

resolutionfpsHzlatencyrefresh ratemotion blur

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth frame rate
drop in frame rate
consistent frame rate
achieve 60 fps
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